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The Supreme Court and Islamic Family Law Reform: A Review of Policy Direction and Implementation Challenges Muchlis; Sururie, Ramdani Wahyu; Fautanu, Idzam; Saepulah, Usep; Gumilar, Gugun
Jurnal Hukum dan Peradilan Vol 14 No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Pusat Strategi Kebijakan Hukum dan Peradilan Mahkamah Agung RI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25216/jhp.14.3.2025.677-700

Abstract

The reform of Islamic family law is not only related to legal matters but also to the social and cultural values surrounding it. In Indonesia, the development of Islamic family law has relied on the government and the legislature, as reflected in the enactment of the Marriage Law and the Compilation of Islamic Law. However, the lengthy legislative process, which is often laden with political interests, makes it difficult to accelerate legal reform. This study aims to analyze the role of the Supreme Court, particularly the Religious Chamber, as an institution with the potential to expedite the reform of Islamic family law through its judicial authority. applying a qualitative method and descriptive analysis, this research finds that the Supreme Court contributes significantly to Islamic family law reform through progressive decisions and the Plenary Meetings of the Religious Chamber producing  legal formulations. The main findings show that the reform agenda promoted by the Supreme Court focuses on strengthening the protection of women’s and children’s rights. The study also identifies two major challenges in implementation: variations in judges’ adherence to the plenary formulations and limited public access to information regarding the plenary outcomes. These findings underscore the importance of optimizing the role of the Supreme Court as a strategic driver in accelerating the reform of Islamic family law in Indonesia.
Co-Authors A Arnengsih Abdul Basith, Muhammad Abdullah, Fadli Daud Adam Malik Ade Jamarudin Adila, Hafidah Ulya Ahmad Ridwan Ahmad Ropei Akbar, Wahyu Alan Sparingga Arnengsih, A Athoillah, Mohammad Badarulzaman, Muhammad Hafiz Bayu yudha Wijaya Burhanuddin Burhanuddin Cahyani, Putri Tri Diding Jalaludin Dio Ashar Wicaksana Ending Solehudin Farid, Apit Farid, Diana Fauzi Ahmad Muda Gisymar, Najib A. Gugun Gumilar, Gugun Hafid, Nu'man Sofari Hanan, Rafie Muhammad Yasril Harry Yuniardi Hasanudin, Maulana Hasniah Aliah Husni Paozan Ibnu Elmi AS Pelu Idzam Fautanu Ikhsan, Muhammad Miftahul Imam Sucipto iwan setiawan Jefry Tarantang Jihad, Fitri Kurniawan, Lexy Fatharany lia kamelia Lidikrirrofiqi, Muhammad Rifqi Lis Diana Ningsih Lubis, Alvan Rahfiansyah Maghrabi, Ahmad Maulana Mahmudah Martina, Annisa Mohammad Syaiful Aris Mubarok Mubarok MUCHLIS Muhammad Husni Abdulah Pakarti Mujib Ubaidillah Mujiburohman, Mujiburohman Mukhlas , Oyo Sunaryo Mukhlas, Oyo Sunaryo Muslim, Dendi Ramdani Nik Saleh, Nik Salida Suhaila Nofirman Furry Nova Nurul Iman Nursyamsudin, Febriyana Nurwijayanti Oyo Sunaryo Muchlas Padlan Padilah Prahasti Suyaman Prasetia, Riky Rahmani, Salma Ridwan, Ahmad Hasan Rizal Agung Mufti Rizel Juneldi Rizkia, Nabila Subur Rohmanur Aziz, Rohmanur Ropei, Ahmad Rusmana, Dian Saeful Fikri Saepulah, Usep Saepullah, Usep Shania Anwar Sobana, Dadang Husen Solihan Makruf Sonjaya, Feny Ramadhani Sugiyanti, Ektalina Sunaryo, Oyo Suntana, Ija Surasa, Ais Susanti, Seni Syahidin, Rosyad Ulhaq, Muhammad Iqbal Zia Yoghi Arief Susanto Yuniardi, Harry Yusrina, Kartika Zulvia, Ransya Ayu