Legal Material • 13 Feb 2024

Understanding Democracy: The Foundation of Indonesian Political Life

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This article discusses the meaning of democracy, its history in Indonesia, its main principles, and the various types of democracy that exist. Also, learn about the benefits and challenges of democracy for the Indonesian people.

Legal Material • 28 Jul 2025

Securing Democracy: Preventing the Risk of Autocratic Constitutional Change in Indonesia

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Literasi Hukum - In various parts of the world, the promise of democracy born from the collapse of authoritarian regimes is now under a new, more subtle and dangerous threat. This threat no longer comes from...

Legal Material • 28 Mar 2024

Substantive Justice in the Constitutional Court

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The Constitutional Court (MK) has an important role in maintaining constitutional supremacy and realizing substantive justice in Indonesia. Through its authority in the judicial review of a law and decisions...

Legal Material • 27 May 2024

Foreign Nationals and Criminal Law Enforcement in Indonesia: A Comprehensive Analysis

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This article will discuss in depth how foreign nationals can be criminally prosecuted in Indonesia

Legal Material • 16 Jul 2025

Thoroughly Examining Mens Rea and Actus Reus

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Understand the meaning of mens rea and actus reus as fundamental elements of criminal acts in Indonesian criminal law. In-depth analysis of the differences between dolus and culpa, unlawful nature, and r...

Legal Material • 13 Aug 2023

Overriding the Non-Retroactive Principle in Legislation

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Legal Literacy - This article discusses the overriding of the non-retroactive principle in legislation. Is it possible to apply the overriding of the non-retroactive principle? Let's take a look at the explanation...

Legal Material • 26 Feb 2024

Understanding 4 Types of Legal Systems in Force in the World

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This article discusses the types of legal systems that exist and are applied in the world. Let's look at the explanation of the various types of legal systems in the world, and find the differences.

Legal Material • 26 Mar 2024

principle of legality V. Principle of Opportunity in Criminal Case Prosecution

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Learn all about prosecution in Indonesian criminal law. Discover the complete definition, scope, and differences between the principle of legality and opportuneness that underlie prosecution. Understand how...

Legal Material • 26 Apr 2024

Principle of ne bis in idem: Fortress of legal certainty and Justice

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This article will comprehensively examine the principle of ne bis in idem, starting from its philosophical foundation, scope of application, conditions that must be met, to possible exceptions...

News • 23 Jul 2025

DPR Considers Plan to Limit Term of Office for Supreme Court Justices

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Literasi Hukum - A new discourse regarding the tenure of officeholders in state institutions has resurfaced. After previously the retirement age for high-ranking TNI officers was extended and a similar proposal...