Opini History and Development of the Indonesian Legal System

Normative Review of the Clash of Human Rights with ASN Neutrality in the Freedom of the Right to Speak

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As state administrators, ASN's rights are limited, especially the right to speak, in order to maintain neutrality. However, how is it harmonized with human rights?

Opini • 24 Apr 2024

Prospects for the Extension of the Authority of the Constitutional Court in Cases of Disputes over General Election Results

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This article discusses the extension of the authority of the Constitutional Court of Indonesia in handling disputes over general election results.

Opini • 14 Mar 2023

The Position of Political Parties in judicial review of a law: legal standing and its Limitations according to the Constitutional Court Decision

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Legal Literacy - This article discusses the Position of Political Parties in the judicial review of a law reviewed from several Constitutional Court Decision. In addition, this article also discusses...

Opini • 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 activism of judges to explore material truth and not be fixated on formalities. Punishment must be proportional to the impact of the crime, especially k...

Opini • 17 Jan 2024

Measuring the Independence of Acting Regional Heads in the 2024 Political Year

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...end of 2023. The presence of Acting Officials in several regions is to fill the time span leading up to the ElectionSimultaneous Regional Head Elections...

Opini • 22 Feb 2024

Law vs Politics: Which is Stronger?

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Law is a product of politics. In accordance with this understanding, a question arises. Does politics obey the law, or vice versa?

Opini Understanding 4 Types of Land Control Rights in Indonesia

4 Reasons Why the President Should Not Campaign for Others

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The President should not campaign for others. On January 24, 2024, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that the president may campaign and take sides. This statement...

Opini • 03 Sep 2025

When Democracy Is Paid with Lives: Questioning Death in Demonstrations

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Labor and student demonstrations in August 2025 resulted in fatalities, serving as an alarm for the state to protect the people's democratic rights.

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 meaning, examples, limitations, and application in other countries.

Opini • 05 Sep 2025

Considering Calls to Dissolve the DPR: A More Rational Legitimate Alternative

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Calls to dissolve the House of Representatives emerged after an increase in allowances for members of parliament. This article analyzes whether the House of Representatives can actually be dissolved.