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Abdul Latif
Doctor of Law Studies Program, Postgraduate Program - Jayabaya University, Indonesia
Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Transnational Constitutional Law: Bridging National Constitutions with International Norms: Transnational Constitutional Law: Bridging National Constitutions with International Norms Andi Widjaja; Abdul Latif; Alan Robert White
PENA LAW: International Journal of Law Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): May
Publisher : Yayasan Pusat Cendekiawan Intelektual Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56107/penalaw.v4i1.296

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This article examines the role of transnational constitutional law as a framework for linking national constitutions with international legal norms in an era of growing global legal interdependence. While traditional theories of monism and dualism have long shaped discussions about how national and international law relate, this research shows that these models are insufficient to reflect the complex realities of modern constitutional practice. Using a normative juridical and comparative qualitative approach, the study analyzes constitutions, international treaties, and constitutional court decisions as primary sources, supported by scholarly literature and institutional reports. The findings identify three main interaction patterns: normative convergence, where international norms are integrated to bolster domestic constitutional legitimacy; constitutional resistance, where states prioritize sovereignty and selectively adopt international standards; and hybrid models, where courts navigate between domestic and international obligations through doctrines such as the margin of appreciation. These patterns underscore the increasing importance of constitutional pluralism, which views the relationship between national and international law as dialogical rather than hierarchical. Extending the analysis beyond Eurocentric contexts, this article highlights perspectives from the Global South, especially Indonesia, where selective adoption of international norms illustrates the constitutional balancing act between national identity and global commitments.
Digital Constitutionalism and Human Rights: A Comparative Constitutional Response to Global Technological Challenges: Digital Constitutionalism and Human Rights: A Comparative Constitutional Response to Global Technological Challenges Ardhy Gumilar; Abdul Latif; Supaphorn Akkapin
PENA LAW: International Journal of Law Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56107/penalaw.v4i1.300

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The rapid growth of digital technologies has reshaped communication, governance, and the interpretation of constitutional rights. This study examines how constitutionalism, traditionally designed to limit state power, must adapt to new digital challenges such as surveillance, data exploitation, algorithmic governance, and restrictions on online expression. Using a normative-comparative approach, this study examines constitutional texts, landmark decisions, and regulatory frameworks from Germany, India, South Africa, and Indonesia, alongside international instruments such as the ICCPR and the GDPR. Findings highlight three main patterns. First, privacy and data protection are increasingly recognized as constitutional rights, although this recognition is inconsistent across jurisdictions. Second, digital freedom of expression remains a contested issue, with some courts applying proportionality while others rely on administrative controls. Third, responses to state surveillance reveal a global trend toward stronger safeguards; yet, significant gaps persist in developing contexts, such as Indonesia. This article advances the concept of digital constitutionalism as a paradigm shift extending constitutional protections beyond the state to powerful technology corporations. Theoretically, it reframes constitutionalism in the digital era; practically, it offers normative guidance for courts and policymakers to reinforce digital rights. Ultimately, digital constitutionalism is vital not only for protecting individual rights but also for sustaining democracy in the digital age.
Digital Constitutionalism and Human Rights: A Comparative Constitutional Response to Global Technological Challenges: Digital Constitutionalism and Human Rights: A Comparative Constitutional Response to Global Technological Challenges Ardhy Gumilar; Abdul Latif; Supaphorn Akkapin
PENA LAW: International Journal of Law Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): May
Publisher : Yayasan Pusat Cendekiawan Intelektual Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56107/penalaw.v4i1.304

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The rapid growth of digital technologies has reshaped communication, governance, and the interpretation of constitutional rights. This study examines how constitutionalism, traditionally designed to limit state power, must adapt to new digital challenges such as surveillance, data exploitation, algorithmic governance, and restrictions on online expression. Using a normative-comparative approach, this study examines constitutional texts, landmark decisions, and regulatory frameworks from Germany, India, South Africa, and Indonesia, alongside international instruments such as the ICCPR and the GDPR. Findings highlight three main patterns. First, privacy and data protection are increasingly recognized as constitutional rights, although this recognition is inconsistent across jurisdictions. Second, digital freedom of expression remains a contested issue, with some courts applying proportionality while others rely on administrative controls. Third, responses to state surveillance reveal a global trend toward stronger safeguards; yet, significant gaps persist in developing contexts, such as Indonesia. This article advances the concept of digital constitutionalism as a paradigm shift extending constitutional protections beyond the state to powerful technology corporations. Theoretically, it reframes constitutionalism in the digital era; practically, it offers normative guidance for courts and policymakers to reinforce digital rights. Ultimately, digital constitutionalism is vital not only for protecting individual rights but also for sustaining democracy in the digital age.
Co-Authors Alan Robert White Andi Widjaja Ardhy Gumilar Supaphorn Akkapin