Opinion • 16 Sep 2025

Faculty of Law, a 'Craftsman' Factory of Law or a Guardian of Justice?

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Unveiling the paradox of law faculties in Indonesia: do these institutions produce loophole-seeking technocrats or jurists with integrity who uphold justice? An in-depth analysis of education reform...

Opinion • 08 Dec 2025

Understanding Citizen Lawsuit: Definition, Legal Basis & Case Examples

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Generally, we only recognize two types of lawsuits in Indonesian civil procedure law, namely a claim for breach of contract and a claim for an unlawful act. Both are submitted through the District Court.

News • 20 Jul 2025

Ratification of the Draft Criminal Code Postponed, Further Discussion After the DPR Recess

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Jakarta, Literasi Hukum Indonesia – The House of Representatives (DPR) has confirmed that the ratification of the Draft Criminal Procedure Code (RKUHAP) will not be carried out in the near future. The discussion of the draft law...

Legal Materials • 18 Jan 2026

Civil Notice: Valid Procedure & Evidentiary Value in Court

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Learn about the valid procedure, evidentiary power, and effective conditions of civil summons in dispute resolution in court.

Opinion • 26 Feb 2026

Can a Preliminary Hearing Be Filed Twice? Dissecting the Limitations Under the Criminal Procedure Code of 1981 and the Criminal Procedure Code of 2025

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Pre-trial motions filed twice? Limitations of the Criminal Procedure Code of 1981 vs. the Criminal Procedure Code of 2025, ne bis in idem, and legal strategies. Complete analysis!

Legal Materials • 13 Feb 2026

How to Deal with Problematic Neighbors in Indonesia (New Criminal Code)

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Viral neighbors parking carelessly, burning trash, or playing loud music in the middle of the night? See the latest legal rules 2026 (New Criminal Code & Regional Regulations) and fine sanctions here.

Legal Materials • 13 Feb 2026

Cohabitation & Adultery Rules in the New Criminal Code 2026: Is Checking into Hotels Still Safe?

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Panicking about the articles on cohabitation and adultery in the New Criminal Code 2026? See the complete explanation of who can report, the fate of hotel check-ins, and sanctions for citizens who take the law into their own hands.

News • 02 Mar 2026

MK Deletes the Phrase “Indirectly” in Article 21 of the Corruption Law

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The Constitutional Court stated that the phrase “directly or indirectly” in Article 21 of the Corruption Law is unconstitutional because it has the potential to become a rubber article for obstruction of justice.

Legal Materials • 01 Mar 2026

Can a Debtor Be Criminally Charged? This is the Legal Explanation

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See the complete explanation of whether people who are unable to pay debts can be subject to criminal charges or only a breach of contract according to Indonesian law.

Legal Materials • 13 Mar 2026

What Is Online Transaction Fraud? Analysis of Article 492 of the Criminal Code

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Buyer's money is used to cover old debts and then the goods are not sent. Is it fraud, embezzlement, or a civil dispute? See the legal analysis.