News • 19 Jan 2026

DPR Commission II Ensures Election Bill Does Not Change Presidential Election Mechanism

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Chairman of Commission II of the DPR affirmed revision The Election Law does not change the direct presidential election mechanism, focusing on technical issues and public participation.

Opini • 03 Feb 2025

Development of Criminal Law and Criminal Law Policy in Indonesia

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The development of criminal law in Indonesia reflects adaptation to social changes and new challenges, but progressive reforms are still needed

Opini • 14 Jul 2024

New Criminal Code and the Article on Insulting the President: Between Protecting Dignity and Silencing Criticism?

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…contains two points of view after the enactment of the article on insulting the president and vice president on Criminal Code 2023.

Opini • 08 Oct 2023

In-Depth Understanding of 10 Types of Offenses in Criminal Law

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Legal Literacy - Criminal law is an important branch of law in the judicial system in Indonesia. In criminal law, there are various types of offenses that play an important role in...

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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Criminal Code Nasional takes effect on 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 favorable” test.

Opini • 04 Jan 2026

2026: The Year of Determining Indonesian Electoral Democracy

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The year 2026 is crucial for revision Election Law & Regional Head Elections post Constitutional Court Decision. Regulations must be completed to maintain the legitimacy of democracy ahead of the 2029 Elections.

Opini • 12 Feb 2024

Understanding the Criminal Offense of Receiving Stolen Goods and its Formulation in the Criminal Code

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This article discusses the types of criminal acts of receiving stolen goods regulated in Criminal Code with examples regarding motor vehicle theft

Opini • 08 Jan 2026

Analysis of Corporations in the New Criminal Law Trap

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Enforcement of Criminal Code and the new Criminal Procedure Code on January 2, 2026, presents a major paradigm shift in the Indonesian business world, where corporations are now full criminal subjects with direct responsibility for criminal acts.

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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…m criminal law. Understanding the application of the most favorable legal principle in the transition Criminal Code Baru.

News • 15 Jan 2026

Article 218 of the New Criminal Code: The Boundary between Criticism and Insulting the President that Triggers Debate

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One of the most highlighted provisions in Criminal Code Baru is Article 218, which regulates acts of attacking the honor or dignity of the President and/or Vice President