Materi Hukum • 28 Mar 2025

Visum et Repertum as Evidence of Severe Maltreatment

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Evidence in cases of severe abuse using a *visum et repertum*, the role, purpose of forensic medicine in an effort to prove material truth.

Opini • 19 Aug 2025

Comparison of Abortus Provocatus Medicinalis Regulations in Common Law and Civil Law Countries

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What Is Emergency Abortus Provocatus Medicinalis? Legal Literacy - In positive law in Indonesia, the act of abortion in certain cases is justified if it is...

Opini • 01 Jan 2026

When the State Can Be Wrong Without Feeling Guilty

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Is the state allowed to be wrong without feeling guilty? This article reviews impunity normtif, legal accountability crisis, and state responsibility in the rule of law.

Materi Hukum • 20 Dec 2025

Thorough Review of the Lex Favor Reo Principle: Dynamics of Transitory Law from the Old Criminal Code to the National Criminal Code

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In-depth analysis of the Lex Favor Reo principle in criminal law. Understanding the application of the most favorable legal principle in the transition of the New Criminal Code.

Materi Hukum • 30 Sep 2025

The Collapse of the rule of law and Democracy: Global Lessons and Challenges in Indonesia

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This opinion article reviews the collapse of the rule of law and democracy in the world and signs of democratic decline in Indonesia, along with solutions to maintain the supremacy of law.

Opini • 26 Feb 2026

Judges' Decisions and the Space for Judicial Independence

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Opinion on the independence of judges and court decisions. Maintaining justice through a consistent legal system free from pressure.

News • 06 Jan 2026

Transitional Criminal Code Cases: Judges Encouraged to Firmly Choose Old or New Articles That Are Most Beneficial

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The National Criminal Code is effective January 2, 2026. The Supreme Court reminds that transitional cases must assess old vs. new articles based on Article 618 jo Article 3, with transparent considerations and a “more beneficial” test.

Opini • 24 Dec 2025

Mahfud MD: National Police Civil Positions Must Be Regulated by Law, Not Police Regulation

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Mahfud MD emphasizes that the placement of Police members in civilian positions must be regulated by Law, not Police Regulation, in order to maintain hierarchy and legal certainty.

Opini • 19 Mar 2026

Insurance Cancellation Can No Longer Be Unilateral, But Is It Definitely Certain?

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Constitutional Court Decision Number 83/PUU-XXII/2024 limits the cancellation of insurance coverage. However, legal certainty for the insured is still not fully resolved.

Opini • 25 Feb 2026

Judges' Salary Increase: Corruption Solution or Just a Judicial Reform Alibi?

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Judges' salary increase: is it really a solution to judicial corruption? Analytical opinion on incentives, integrity, and legal system reform.