Ashari Ashari
Universitas Wahid Hasyim, Semarang

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Political Participation and Democratic Rights in Indonesia: Examining National and International Legal Frameworks Amelia Firdausa Duana; Septian Oloan Sihombing; Ashari Ashari; Hetiyasari Hetiyasari
Law and Democracy Insight Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): June 2024
Publisher : Integra Academic Press

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Political participation and democratic rights are fundamental components of democratic governance because they enable citizens to engage actively in public affairs, exercise political freedoms, express their opinions, and influence decision-making processes at both national and local levels. This study examines the role of democratic rights and political participation in Indonesia through a normative juridical method and doctrinal analysis of Law Number 39 of 1999 on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Using a normative juridical approach, relevant legal materials, statutory regulations, legal doctrines, and fundamental legal principles were systematically examined and analyzed through doctrinal legal analysis. The findings indicate that legal protections for freedom of expression, freedom of association, and political participation contribute significantly to democratic legitimacy, civic engagement, public trust, and the protection of constitutional rights. The study concludes that strengthening human rights protections, civic participation, legal certainty, and institutional accountability is essential for promoting democratic governance, democratic resilience, sustainable political development, and inclusive public participation in Indonesia.