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Formalizing the Informal: A Critical Examination of Indonesia's Land Certification Program (PTSL) and Its Implications for Tenure Security and Social Equity Henny Saida Flora; Seno Wibowo Gumbira2; Jimmy Nasroen; Dwi Nurahman; Suryani Intan Pratiwi Puwa
Jurnal Smart Hukum (JSH) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): February-May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/jsh.v4i3.1889

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Indonesia’s Complete Systematic Land Registration Program (Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap, PTSL) has been heralded as a transformative initiative in the Global South’s land governance landscape. Launched in 2017 with the ambitious goal of registering all 126 million land parcels by 2025, the program has achieved a 94.4% registration rate. Despite this quantitative success, the program’s qualitative impacts on tenure security and social equity remain contested. This article critically examines PTSL through a qualitative, socio-legal lens, drawing on policy document analysis, semi-structured interviews with institutional actors, and case studies from three Indonesian provinces. The findings reveal a paradoxical outcome: while PTSL has significantly accelerated formal land registration, its procedural architecture ironically reproduces, rather than rectifies, pre-existing structural inequalities. Informal land tenure practices—customary ownership, inherited but undocumented rights, and gendered access—are systematically marginalized within the program’s bureaucratic framework. The certification process imposes financial burdens through BPHTB taxes that disproportionately exclude low-income households, while weak verification mechanisms have enabled land-grabbing by elite actors. Consequently, the program’s formalization agenda risks extinguishing long-standing customary tenure arrangements and reinforcing social stratification. The article argues that the technocratic focus on target attainment has fundamentally overshadowed substantive tenure security and distributive justice. It concludes by proposing a rights-based, community-centered model of land certification that recognizes legal pluralism, integrates gender-responsive mechanisms, and prioritizes protection of vulnerable groups
Peningkatan Kesadaran Masyarakat terhadap Perlindungan Hak Asasi Manusia dalam Pembentukan Undang-Undang Henny Saida Flora; Bambang Ismaya
SABAJAYA Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 03 (2026): SABAJAYA : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59561/sabajaya.v4i03.790

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Pembentukan undang-undang yang berperspektif hak asasi manusia (HAM) menuntut adanya partisipasi masyarakat yang bermakna sebagai bagian dari prinsip negara hukum dan demokrasi. Namun, dalam praktiknya, partisipasi publik masih sering bersifat prosedural dan belum didukung oleh pemahaman hukum yang memadai. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan kapasitas masyarakat dalam mengawal pembentukan undang-undang yang berorientasi pada perlindungan HAM. Metode pelaksanaan dilakukan melalui kegiatan pelatihan yang meliputi penyampaian materi, diskusi kelompok, dan simulasi partisipasi publik. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman peserta terhadap konsep HAM, mekanisme pembentukan undang-undang, serta peran masyarakat sebagai subjek hukum yang memiliki hak konstitusional untuk berpartisipasi. Selain itu, pelatihan ini juga mendorong perubahan sikap masyarakat dari pasif menjadi lebih kritis dan partisipatif, serta meningkatkan kemampuan praktis dalam menyusun dan menyampaikan masukan yang berperspektif HAM. Kegiatan ini berkontribusi dalam memperkuat partisipasi publik yang bermakna dan mendukung terwujudnya proses legislasi yang demokratis, inklusif, dan menghormati hak asasi manusia.
Protection of Indigenous Peoples' Rights: A Legal Review of Local Wisdom-Based Natural Resource Management Henny Saida Flora; Deassy J.A. Hehanussa; Fathullah Fathullah
Journal of Adat Recht Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): MAY - JOAR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/ssfx3e42

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This article examines the protection of indigenous peoples' rights in local wisdom-based natural resource management in Indonesia from the perspective of national and international law. This research is normative in nature, using legislative, conceptual, and historical approaches. The results show that although the national legal framework has recognized customary rights and local wisdom of indigenous peoples, its implementation still faces significant structural, institutional, and normative obstacles. Overlapping regulations between forestry, mining, plantation, and agrarian laws often harm the rights of indigenous peoples. On the other hand, international legal instruments such as ILO Convention No. 169 and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) provide minimum standards of protection that have not been fully adopted by the Indonesian legal system. This article concludes that there is a need for regulatory harmonization, the establishment of specific laws for indigenous peoples, and the strengthening of indigenous institutions in natural resource management to realize ecological justice and sustainable environmental governance rooted in local wisdom values.      
INVISIBLE CRIME: A CRIME THAT IS NOT DETECTED IN THE FORMAL LEGAL SYSTEM Henny Saida Flora
Journal of Strafvordering Indonesian Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): JOSI - JULY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/6v4szx26

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This study examines the phenomenon of invisible crime, or crimes that go undetected in Indonesia's formal legal system. Crimes that are never reported, uninvestigated, or never reach the judicial process create a significant gap between real crime and officially recorded crime. This phenomenon is also known as the dark figure of crime, which is the difference between the number of crimes that actually occur and those recorded in official crime statistics. The study uses a normative-juridical method with conceptual, legislative, and comparative approaches. The results show that invisible crime is caused by various structural factors, including: weaknesses in the reporting system, social stigma against victims, complexity of evidence, limited capacity of law enforcement officers, and criminalization policies that are not adaptive to social developments. There are at least five main categories of invisible crime in Indonesia: sexual crimes and gender-based violence; corporate and white-collar crimes; cybercrimes; environmental crimes; and crimes within asymmetric power relations. This study recommends systemic reforms that include strengthening technology-based reporting mechanisms, expanding the definition of crimes and evidence in criminal procedure law, strengthening witness and victim protection, and a paradigm shift toward a victim-centered approach as a key pillar of effective law enforcement.
The Position of Victims in the Restorative Justice Mechanism under the New Criminal Code: Between Legal Protection and Substantive Justice Henny Saida Flora; Berlian Simarmata
Jurnal Ilmiah Dunia Hukum VOLUME 10 ISSUE 2 APRIL 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/jidh.v0i0.7096

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This study aims to analyze the potential problems in the implementation of restorative justice concerning the position of victims within the criminal justice system in Indonesia, as well as to formulate an ideal reconstruction of the victim’s position in restorative justice under the New Criminal Code based on justice and Pancasila values. The research employs a normative legal method with statutory, conceptual, philosophical, and comparative approaches. Legal materials are obtained through library research, consisting of primary, secondary, and tertiary sources, and are analyzed qualitatively using legal interpretation techniques. The findings reveal that the implementation of restorative justice still faces several challenges, including inadequate regulation concerning victims’ rights and protection, regulatory disharmony, the dominance of law enforcement authorities, and a legal culture that has not fully supported substantive justice. These conditions result in victims not being positioned as primary subjects but rather remaining in a vulnerable position within the criminal case resolution process. As a solution, this study proposes an ideal reconstruction of the victim’s position through strengthening legal substance that affirms victims’ rights, harmonizing regulations, limiting the discretion of law enforcement officials, and reinforcing a legal culture oriented toward victim recovery. This reconstruction is grounded in the values of Pancasila, particularly just and civilized humanity and social justice. Therefore, restorative justice is expected to function not only as a mechanism for resolving cases but also as an instrument for achieving substantive justice and comprehensive recovery of victims’ rights.
Legislative Drafting and Climate Justice Aspects: An Evaluation of the Consistency of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation with Sustainable Development Principles Henny Saida Flora; Cindy Mariam Magdalena Rantung; Shintia Alvernia Gorrettie Gijoh; Irsan Rahman; Samuel Frans Boris Situmorang
Jurnal Smart Hukum (JSH) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): October-January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/jsh.v4i2.1768

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This study employs quantitative methods to evaluate the consistency of Indonesia's Omnibus Law on Job Creation (UU Cipta Kerja) with climate justice principles and sustainable development goals. Through statistical analysis of environmental licensing data, foreign direct investment flows, and ecological degradation indicators from 2019-2023, the research reveals significant regulatory simplification that potentially undermines environmental safeguards. The analysis demonstrates a 47.4% reduction in licensing procedures, correlating with increased investment but raising concerns about procedural justice and intergenerational equity. Panel data regression analysis indicates that while the law achieved its objective of improving investment climate, it simultaneously weakened environmental protection mechanisms, particularly through the replacement of environmental permits with environmental approvals. The findings suggest that the legislative drafting process prioritized economic efficiency over climate justice considerations, creating potential conflicts with constitutional mandates for environmental protection and Indonesia's commitments under the Paris Agreement. This research contributes empirical evidence to the discourse on balancing economic development with climate justice in emerging economies
CRIMINAL LAW REFORM IN THE NEW KUHP: PARADIGM ANALYSIS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE JUSTICE SYSTEM Henny Saida Flora
Journal of Strafvordering Indonesian Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): JOSI - JULY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/gfnenc36

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The enactment of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (National Criminal Code) marks a fundamental change in the architecture of Indonesian criminal law after more than a century of being subject to the Wetboek van Strafrecht, a colonial legacy. This article aims to analyze the paradigm shift brought by the National Criminal Code, specifically the shift from a retributive-legalistic paradigm to a paradigm that accommodates the balance of interests of perpetrators, victims, and society through the principle of monodualistic balance, and examines the normative and structural implications of this change for the Indonesian criminal justice system. Beyond mapping these reforms, this article also critically examines the conceptual tensions embedded within this paradigm shift, particularly the unresolved dualism between the recognition of living law and the principle of legal certainty, situating the discussion within Thomas Kuhn’s framework of paradigm change. This research uses a normative juridical method with a statutory, conceptual, and comparative approach. The results of the study indicate that the National Criminal Code introduces a number of significant reform ideas, including the recognition of living law in society as a source of material criminal law, strengthening the principles of subsidiarity and ultimum remedium, the implementation of a two-track system in criminal punishment, the formulation of explicit objectives and guidelines for criminal punishment, and more comprehensive regulations for corporate criminal liability. The implications of this paradigmatic shift for the criminal justice system include the need to adjust criminal procedural law, increase the institutional capacity of law enforcement officials, reorient legal culture toward a restorative justice approach, and the challenge of harmonizing the National Criminal Code with various existing special criminal laws. This article recommends strengthening derivative regulations, intensive training for law enforcement officials, and ongoing implementation oversight to ensure the goals of criminal law reform are achieved effectively and fairly.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE UNDER INDONESIA'S NEW CRIMINAL CODE: BETWEEN PENAL REFORM AND LEGAL CERTAINTY Henny Saida Flora
Journal of Strafvordering Indonesian Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): JOSI - JULY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/25g9xb04

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The enactment of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (hereinafter referred to as the National Criminal Code) marks a paradigmatic transformation of Indonesian criminal law from the retributive legacy of the colonial Wetboek van Strafrecht to a more humanistic and recovery-oriented model. One of the central ideas promoted in this reform is restorative justice, which places the restoration of relationships between perpetrators, victims, and society as the goal of punishment, rather than merely retribution. This article examines how restorative justice is normatively constructed in the National Criminal Code and how this concept interacts with the principle of legal certainty that has been the foundation of the legalistic criminal law system. Using normative legal research methods through legislative, conceptual, and comparative approaches, this article finds that the National Criminal Code accommodates restorative justice through various instruments, including the recognition of existing law in society, judicial forgiveness (rechterlijk pardon), alternative non-imprisonment sentences, and space for settlement outside the formal judicial process. However, the formulation of these norms remains general and leaves law enforcement officials with ample discretion, potentially leading to disparities in implementation and tensions with the principles of legality and legal certainty. This article recommends the need for more operational implementing regulations, strengthened institutional capacity, and adequate judicial oversight to ensure the consistent application of restorative justice without compromising legal certainty and the protection of victims' rights.
Legal Assitance and Legal Literacy Enhancement for Victims of Termination of Employment in Efforts to Expand Access to Justice Irene Mariane; Henny Saida Flora; Suryani Intan Pratiwi Puwa; Asnal Hafiz; Dwi Nurahman
International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January-June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v5i1.1872

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Termination of Employment (PHK) in Indonesia has escalated significantly, with over 88,519 cases recorded in 2025 alone, yet many victims remain unaware of their legal rights and are unable to navigate complex dispute resolution mechanisms. This study examines the role of legal assistance programs and legal literacy enhancement initiatives in expanding access to justice for PHK victims within a specific Indonesian district. Employing a qualitative socio-legal research methodology, this study conducted in-depth interviews with twenty-five (25) PHK victims, ten (10) legal aid providers, five (5) government officials from the local Manpower Office, and three (3) trade union representatives, complemented by document analysis and observation of mediation proceedings. The findings reveal that a significant majority of PHK victims (84%) possessed low to moderate levels of legal literacy regarding their statutory entitlements, including severance pay (pesangon), long-service awards (UPMK), and compensation for rights (UPH). Furthermore, 92% of respondents encountered substantial barriers to accessing justice, including prohibitive legal costs, procedural complexity, and geographic isolation from Industrial Relations Courts. Legal assistance provided by Legal Aid Institutions (LBH) and university legal clinics demonstrably improved the likelihood of PHK victims securing their rights, with assisted victims being 3.2 times more likely to obtain a favorable settlement or court ruling. However, the study also identifies critical challenges, including the limited capacity of legal aid organizations and persistent issues of weak law enforcement against recalcitrant employers. The research concludes that a synergistic approach, combining the provision of pro bono legal assistance with targeted community-based legal literacy programs, is essential for addressing the justice gap experienced by PHK victims. The study recommends the formal establishment of a District-Level Legal Aid Task Force for Employment Disputes and the integration of labor rights education into local community development programs.
Legal Assistance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Drafting Fair Digital Contracts in the Digital Economy Era Henny Saida Flora; Wulandari Wulandari; Grenaldo Ginting; Anastasia Sarjono; Suryani Intan Pratiwi Puwa
International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): July-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v5i2.2020

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The rapid expansion of Indonesia’s digital economy has compelled micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to enter digital contracts—often standardized agreements imposed by platforms or larger counterparties. These contracts frequently contain unfair terms that disadvantage MSMEs due to their limited legal literacy and bargaining power. This study examines a legal assistance program that aimed to empower MSMEs in Yogyakarta to draft and negotiate fairer digital contracts. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were gathered through in‑depth interviews with 30 MSME owners and five legal assistants, focus group discussions, and comparative document analysis of 60 digital contracts (pre‑ and post‑assistance). Thematic analysis revealed that before assistance, contracts were dominated by clauses unilaterally limiting liability, granting vendors unfettered amendment rights, and imposing burdensome dispute resolution mechanisms. Through a structured mentoring process—comprising legal literacy workshops, clause‑by‑clause review, collaborative redrafting, and negotiation simulations—MSMEs shifted from passive acceptance to active negotiation. Post‑assistance contracts demonstrated significant improvements in fairness indicators such as clarity, balance of obligations, and accessibility of remedies. The study also identified persistent challenges, including the reluctance of dominant platforms to alter standard terms and the need for sustained legal support. The findings underscore the transformative potential of community‑based legal assistance in fostering contractual justice within the digital economy. Policy recommendations include the development of government‑endorsed fair‑contract templates, integration of legal design principles into e‑commerce platforms, and institutionalization of accessible legal aid for MSMEs.
Co-Authors Abdul, Kartini Maharani Abrori, Abrori Adiasih, Ning Ahmad Burhanuddin, Ahmad Aiman, Muhammad Alghiffary, Idrus Ali Syaifudin, Mohamad Alves, Livia Ambarsari, Ningrum Anastasia Sarjono Andi Hartawati Ari Prabowo Arief Fahmi Lubis Asnal Hafiz Avivi Nur Laila, Siti Bambang Ismaya BENI SETIAWAN Berlian SH.,M.Hum Cale, Woolnough Cindy Mariam Magdalena Rantung Cut Fadhlan Akhyar Dadang Komara Darsis Humah Deassy J.A. Hehanussa Devi Lawra, Rifqi Dolfries Jakop Neununy Dwi Edi Wibowo Dwi Edi Wibowo Dwi Nurahman Dwi Nurahman Dwiprigitaningtias, Indah Edison Edison Egry Winda Nababan Elisabeth Nurhaini Butarbutar Elladdadi Mark Endah Rantau Itasari, Endah Endrawati, Eka Ari Erawati, Ratna Deliana Erwin Erwin Ester Julinda Simarmata, Ester Julinda Etty Sri Wahyuni Fatar Ferdinan Banjarnahor Fathullah Fathullah Feibe Engeline Pijoh Fernando, Jimmy Rian Firmansyah Firmansyah Fradhana Putra Disantara Ganap, Nita Cicilia Gaol, Selamat Lumban Ginanjar, Yudha Godlif Sianipar Grenaldo Ginting Hajriana, Hajriana HARMONO HARMONO Harmono, Harmono Hartawati, A. Hartawati, Andi Hasnia Hasnia Hendri Darma Putra Henry Apan Henry Aspan Herwantono, Herwantono Ica Karina Ichsan Sjuhudi Idrus Alghiffary Indriyana Dwi Mustikarini, Indriyana Dwi Irene Mariane Irsan Rahman Iyos Sutresna Jimmy Nasroen Jimmy Rian Fernando Johannes Johny Koynja Johannes Johny Koynja, Johannes Johny Juliana Jumra, Jumra Kailie Maharjan Khomaini Khomaini Khomaini, Khomaini Kumala, Brik Lina Maulidiana Livia Alves Lumban Gaol, Selamat M. Syahputra Mac Thi Hoai Thuong Maharjan, Kailie Mahfud Ramadhani Maidin Gultom Mark, Elladdadi Maulana, Sandrik Puji Mega Fitri Hertini Miharja, Marjan Munawwarah, Siti Murphy Xavier Mymoonah R. M Sitanggang Nanda Dwi Rizkia Nar Yan Thapa Neni Hardiati Neununy, Dolfries Jakop Ning Adiasih Ningrum Ambarsari ningrum, dedah - Nova Florentina Ambarwati Pinta Nadia Simamora, Pinta Nadia Pratiwi Puwa, Suryani Intan Puspitasari, Dyah Rosiana Putri Maha Dewi, S.H., M.H R. Irma Rachmawati, R. Irma Rahmat Setiawan Ramli, Kaharuddin Rasyid, Mukhawas Reflina Sinaga Rusmana, Dodi Sachsyabillah Dwi Maharani Yusuf Sahata Manalu Sahrul Salmon, Harly Clifford Jonas Samuel Frans Boris Situmorang Saptaning Ruju Paminto Sari, Nurmi Sarjono, Anastasia Seno Wibowo Gumbira2 Shanshan Xu Shintia Alvernia Gorrettie Gijoh Sidabalok, Janus Simbolon, Netty Mewahaty Suhendar Suhendar, Suhendar Suningrat, Nining Suryani Intan Pratiwi Puwa Taqyuddin Kadir Taqyuddin Kadir Thuong, Mac Thi Hoai Tiromsi Sitanggang Woolnough Cale Wulandari Wulandari Xavier, Murphy Xu, Shanshan Yenny Febrianty Yohana Naomi Monica Sembiring Yusuf, Sachsyabillah Dwi Maharani Zuwanda, Zulkham Sadat