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Transformation of the Indonesian Legal System M.Yudha Novian; M Alvi Syahrin; Devina Yuka Utami
DE'RECHTSSTAAT Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): JURNAL HUKUM DE' RECHTSSTAAT
Publisher : Fakultas Hukum Universitas Djuanda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30997/jhd.v12i2.21444

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Law cannot remain static; it must be continuously updated to address the challenges of the times and align with societal needs, including adapting to the evolution of modern democracy. In this context, the amendment of the 1945 Constitution represents a crucial adjustment for Indonesia's constitutional system. This research aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of the dynamics of legal transformation in Indonesia following the 1945 Constitution amendments, examining the implications for the constitutional system and the influence of Pancasila values, while also identifying the driving forces and obstacles within this reform process. The study employs a library research methodology, involving the collection, review, and analysis of credible written sources such as books, scholarly journals, legislation, official state documents, and academic articles. The findings indicate that legal transformation following the 1998 Reform era has yielded significant progress, including strengthened human rights protections, expanded opportunities for public participation in the regulatory process, and more inclusive legal safeguards for vulnerable groups. However, structural and cultural challenges persist, such as the gap between regulations and their implementation (law in books versus law in action), regulatory overlaps, a lack of legal awareness, a disproportionate ratio of law enforcement personnel to caseloads, and unequal access to justice resulting from digitalization in areas with limited internet infrastructure. Therefore, a comprehensive strategy integrating legal reform, consistent law enforcement, and enhanced legal literacy is essential to realizing a democratic state governed by the rule of law and committed to justice.