Opinion • 08 Apr 2024

Getting Acquainted With Judicial Activism and Judicial Restraint

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…in-depth analysis highlighting expert opinions, concrete examples, and practical implications of judicial activism and judicial restraint.

Legal Material • 28 Jul 2025

Positive or Negative Legislator? Dissecting the Ideal Role of Constitutional Court

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Legal Literacy - Every time the Constitutional Court (MK) issues a controversial and far-reaching decision—such as Decision Number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 concerning the age limit for presidential and vice-presidential candidates...

Legal Material • 14 Jul 2024

Judicial Heroes: Concept, Role, and Implications in the Justice System

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This article discusses the concept of "judicial heroes", their role in the judicial system, and the implications resulting from their existence.

Opinion • 25 Jun 2024

Judicial Restraint: Maintaining the Balance of Power or Ignoring Justice?

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Regulation judicial restraint through legislation can provide the Constitutional Court and clear guidance for judges, but it must remain flexible so as not to hinder judicial independence and...

Legal Material • 24 Jun 2024

Extra Judicial Killing: A Legal and Social Analysis

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This article discusses the phenomenon of extra judicial killing from a legal and social perspective, including definitions, cases in Indonesia, social and political impacts, and prevention efforts.

Opinion • 01 Apr 2023

2 Review Authority: judicial review and Legislative Review in Indonesia

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Legal Literacy - This article explains Legislative and Judicial Review. There are two types of authority, namely the right to material review and the right to formal review. In Indonesia, the judicial institution and the...

Legal Material • 12 Feb 2024

Open Legal Policy: Understanding the Authority of Lawmakers in Indonesia

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Open Legal Policy is the authority of lawmakers when the constitution does not provide clear limitations regarding the material in the law. Learn about the definition, examples, limitations, and application in other countries.

Legal Dictionary

Judicial activism

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Judicial activism A more progressive judicial approach in interpreting the law to address social issues. Category: General Term Example: Example of use: the term "Judicial activism" is often used in a legal context. Source:…

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Judicial restraint

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Judicial restraint A judicial approach that is self-restrained, tending to follow the text of the law and the authority of the legislature. Category: General Term Example: Example of use: the term "Judicial restraint" is often used in the context of…

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judicial review

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Judicial review Examination of laws and regulations against higher regulations by a judicial institution. Category: General Term Example: Example of use: the term "Judicial review" is often used in a legal context. Source: Pr…