Legal Literacy - State Administrative Law ("HAN") is a branch of law that regulates the relationship between the government and the public in carrying out state administrative activities. This law plays an important role in realizing good governance and providing legal protection for the public.

Definition of State Administrative Law

HAN can be defined as a set of legal regulations that govern the procedures and methods for carrying out state administrative activities. This law aims to ensure that the government, in carrying out its duties and functions, does not violate the rights of the public and to ensure that state administration runs well and efficiently.

Some definitions of HAN according to experts:

  • Oppenheim: HAN is a combination of provisions that bind bodies, whether high or low, when the body uses the authority given to it by constitutional law.
  • E. Utrecht: HAN or government law is the law that examines special legal relations which, if held, will enable state administrative officials to carry out their special duties.
  • Djokosutono: HAN is the law that regulates the relationships legal between positions in the state and the community.
  • S.F. Marbun: HAN is the whole of legal rules that regulate the organization and procedures of government, including legal relations between state apparatus and private individuals or legal entities.