Opinion • 29 Dec 2025

Direct Regional Head Elections vs. DPRD: Measuring the Quality of Local Democracy

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Examining direct and DPRD-mediated regional elections from the perspective of people's sovereignty, the state's fiscal burden, and the quality of local democracy.

Opinion • 27 May 2024

The Noken System in Papua: Harmony of Tradition and Principles of Modern Democracy

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This article will discuss the Noken System in depth, including its advantages, disadvantages, and implications in the context of modern democracy.

Opinion • 15 Mar 2026

When Criticism and Defense Are Both Claimed as Democratic

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In recent years, the public sphere has been filled with increasingly harsh debates between government critics and its defenders.

Legal Materials • 01 Apr 2023

Rights and Obligations

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Excerpt of Shidarta's writing in the Constitutional Magazine regarding Rights and Obligations

Opinion • 13 Jul 2024

Revocation of Corruptors' Political Rights: Between Deterrent Effect and Human Rights

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This article discusses the sanction of revocation of the right to be elected in the effort to eradicate corruption in Indonesia

Legal Materials • 15 Aug 2023

The Theory of the principle of legality and the Theory of Justice

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Legal Literacy - Explore the essence of the Theory of the principle of legality and the Theory of Justice in this article. Learn how the concept of the principle of legality underlines the importance of the rule of law in a country, while...

News • 01 Mar 2024

The Constitutional Court Rules 4% Parliamentary Threshold is conditionally constitutional for the 2029 Election

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The Constitutional Court concludes that the parliamentary threshold of 4% of the national valid votes, as stipulated in Law Number 7 of 2017 concerning Elections (Election Law), is contrary to the prin...

Opinion • 29 Feb 2024

The Irony of Democracy: Tyranny of the Majority to Neglect of Minority Rights

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Everyone can vote, but not everyone can sort out what to choose

Opinion • 04 Jan 2026

2026: A Defining Year for Indonesian Electoral Democracy

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

News • 17 Jan 2025

Constitutional Court Abolish the Presidential Threshold: 3 Important Notes from Prof. Jimly

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The Constitutional Court's decision to abolish the presidential threshold in the Presidential Election opens opportunities for more inclusive and competitive elections. Check out the important notes from Prof. Jimly and other legal experts!