Legal Materials • 25 Feb 2024

Application of Discretion in Governance

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Learn about the application of discretion in the administration of Indonesian government.

Opinion • 27 Jan 2024

Corruption Formula: 3 Keys to Corruption

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This article discusses Robert Klitgaard's Corruption Formula which states corruption = Discretion + Monopoly - Accountability

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Discretion

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Discretion A decision or action by a government official to address a concrete problem when regulations do not govern, are incomplete, or are unclear. Category: State Administrative Law Example: Example of use: the term "Discretion" seri…

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Discretion oversight

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Oversight discretion Control, examination, or assessment of legal compliance in the administration of discretion. Category: State Administrative Law Example: Oversight discretion: Oversight is carried out to ensure that government actions remain …

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Discretion dispute

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Dispute discretion A dispute arising from governmental decisions, actions, or authorities related to discretion. Category: State Administrative Law Example: Dispute discretion: Administrative disputes usually test authority, procedures,…

Opinion • 03 Jan 2026

No Viral No Justice: Erosion of the rule of law by Algorithmic Discretion

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The No Viral No Justice phenomenon reveals the erosion of the rule of law, discretion algorithms, and justice inequality due to the pressure of social media virality.

Opinion • 29 Dec 2025

Surrounded by Regulations: Pseudo Village Autonomy Under State Intervention

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Village autonomy is suppressed by excessive regulations, bureaucratic intervention, and strict supervision that triggers administrative criminalization.

News • 18 Mar 2026

KPK Detains Gus Alex Related to Hajj Quota Corruption, After Intensive Examination

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The KPK detained the former special staff of the Minister of Religious Affairs, Ishfah Abidal Aziz alias Gus Alex, related to alleged corruption in the Hajj quota. This detention deepens

Opinion • 04 Jan 2026

A Shameless State: Maladministration as a Crime of Power

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A shameless state highlights public maladministration as a normalized crime of power, eroding the dignity of law, citizen rights, & quality of public services

Opinion • 12 Jul 2025

If Tom Lembong is Criminalized, Who Else Dares to Be an Official?

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…sharp regarding the corruption allegations against Tom Lembong. This article thoroughly dissects why discretion an official's policy cannot automatically be considered a crime...