Opinion • 02 Jan 2024

Problems of judicial review of Criminal Cases in Indonesia

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Legal Literacy - Find an analysis of the problems of judicial review of criminal cases in Indonesia, especially in criminal cases. There are at least 4 of the most common problems...

Opinion • 05 Jan 2026

Opposition: Lost in Parliament, Alive on the Streets

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The opposition in the DPR is now paralyzed due to the dominance of the fat coalition. Criticism is taken over by civil society and the media to keep democracy alive.

Legal Material • 24 Jun 2024

Historicity of Constitutional Court, The Idea of Judicial Independence

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This article will review the history of the formation of Constitutional Court and draw a correlation with current legal dynamics.

Opinion • 27 Jan 2026

Reckless Legislation: Authoritarianism in the Guise of Law

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Reckless legislation reveals procedural authoritarianism, oligarchic dominance, and the collapse of democracy in lawmaking

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...

Opinion • 13 May 2024

Plea Bargaining vs. Special Track: Which is Right for the Indonesian Judiciary?

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This article discusses the special track contained in the National Draft Criminal Procedure Code with the original plea bargaining system in common law countries

Opinion • 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 uncover material truth and not be fixated on formalities. Punishment must be proportional to the impact of the crime, especially k...

Opinion • 17 Feb 2025

Risk of Legal Defects in the Inauguration of Regional Heads Before the Regional Election Dispute is Resolved in the Constitutional Court

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The inauguration of regional heads before the Regional Election dispute is resolved in the Constitutional Court risks legal defects. Decisions must be in accordance with the Constitutional Court Decision to maintain legitimacy.

Opinion • 02 May 2025

Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence and the Challenges of the Constitutional Court Today

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The existence of artificial intelligence technology has become a new challenge in the Next Level Technology era for the Constitutional Court

Opinion • 02 May 2025

Obsolete Practice of Torture in the Criminal Justice System: Exclusionary Rules and the Collapse of the Fair Trial Principle

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This writing criticizes the still widespread practice of torture in the Indonesian criminal justice system, which violates the principle of fair trial.