Opinions • Jan 18, 2024

Understanding the Hierarchy of Laws and Regulations in Indonesia

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This article discusses the hierarchy of laws and regulations in Indonesia and is accompanied by applicable principles as well as examples of problematic laws and regulations. Photo: SMKN1 Bontang

Legal Materials • Mar 28, 2024

Substantive Justice in the Constitutional Court's Decisions

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The Constitutional Court (MK) has an important role in maintaining the supremacy of the constitution and realizing substantive justice in Indonesia. Through its authority in judicial review and decisions...

Opinions • 13 May 2024

Plea Bargaining vs. Special Track: Which is Right for the Indonesian Judiciary?

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This article discusses the special track contained in the National Criminal Procedure Code Bill with the original plea bargaining system in common law countries.

Legal Materials • 24 Jun 2024

Historicity of the Constitutional Court, the Idea of Independence of Judicial Institutions

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This article will review the history of the formation of the Constitutional Court and draw its correlation with current legal dynamics.

Opinions • 14 Dec 2024

Reconstruction of the Constitution, Between Historical Facts and Ideals

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This paper will explain the concept of the constitution with relevant theories that are not in accordance with the historical facts of the 1945 Constitution that have been deviated from.

Opinions • 28 Jul 2025

Hasto's Verdict and Legal Loopholes: A New Chapter in the Hunt for Harun Masiku

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The Hasto Kristiyanto case highlights the importance of judicial judicial activism to uncover material truth and not be fixated on formalities. Punishment must be proportional to the impact of the crime, especially k...

Opinions • 28 Feb 2025

The Chaos of Material Review Rights in the Supreme Court

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A thorough reform of the Supreme Court's authority in administering Material Review Rights

Opinions • 17 Feb 2025

Risk of Legal Defects in the Inauguration of Regional Heads Before the Regional Election Dispute is Resolved in the Constitutional Court

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The inauguration of regional heads before the Regional Election dispute is resolved in the Constitutional Court risks legal defects. The decision must be in accordance with the Constitutional Court's Decision to maintain legitimacy.

Opinions • 02 May 2025

Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence and the Challenges of the Constitutional Court Today

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The existence of artificial intelligence technology has become a new challenge in the Next Level Technology era for the Constitutional Court

Opinions • 02 May 2025

Obsolete Practice of Torture in the Criminal Justice System: Exclusionary Rules and the Collapse of the Fair Trial Principle

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This article criticizes the continued prevalence of torture in the Indonesian criminal justice system, which violates the principle of fair trial.