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State Officials Asset Disclosure: Evidence from China Widodo, Selamat; Nugroho, Hibnu; Raharjo, Agus; Prayitno, Kuat Puji; Zulhuda, Sony; Liu, Jie
Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System
Publisher : Lembaga Contrarius Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53955/jhcls.v4i1.187

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This study examines the anti-corruption movement's effect on state officials' asset reporting in Indonesia and China. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of asset reporting on the level of corruption in Indonesia and compare the impact of asset disclosure on the level of corruption in China. The method used in this study is the normative juridical method. In Indonesia, we found that the reporting of assets official assets anti-corruption movement shows that despite the obligation to make asset reports for state officials, the level of corruption in Indonesia is still high. In China, there is a decrease in corruption in asset disclosure, an essential instrument of wealth transparency, preventing conflicts of interest, and upholding ethical standards in both the public and private spheres. Asset disclosure serves as a deterrent to corruption, maintains public trust, and ensures that individuals in positions of responsibility act in the best interests of the public or stakeholders they serve, statistically decreasing corruption rates in China. This study provides evidence of anti-corruption benefits from an asset reporting perspective, which can be helpful for governments seeking to improve anti-corruption innovation.
Evaluation of Legal Aid Service Quality and Supervision in Indonesia and Malaysia Tri Utami, Nurani Ajeng; Raharjo, Agus; Prayitno, Kuat Puji; Wahyudi, Setya; Bintoro, Rahadi Wasi; Ismail, NoorFajri
Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53955/jhcls.v5i1.502

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In Indonesia's justice system, the poor are a marginalized group whose economic hardships hinder the ability to understand legal information and access legal services. To address this issue, Indonesia initiated a state-funded Legal Aid Program in 2011 leading to a surge of accreditation applications from Legal Aid Organizations (OBHs) seeking access to the funding. Therefore, this research aimed to examine the quality of legal aid services provided by state-funded OBH and to propose an ideal model for monitoring the quality of the services. A conceptual and comparative approach to relevant regulations was used and supported by primary data from interviews with Legal Aid Extension Officers at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights as well as Advocates affiliated with the organizations. The results showed that the quality of legal aid services in Indonesia remained poor due to the indication of double funding where both the Ministry and Regional Governments allocated budgets for the same services. Additionally, some OBH advocates still charge service fees and failed to provide assistance according to the service standards. Malaysia's legal aid system also showed better quality management as it integrated both state and private sector participation while assigning the assessment of legal aid eligibility to the Director of Legal Aid rather than the service-providing organizations. This approach led to more accurate implementation and better oversight. Furthermore, the research found an urgent need for integrated supervision of legal aid services in Indonesia, along with strict sanctions for both OBH and advocates who violated service standards. Malaysia’s firm approach to monitoring and eligibility determination served as a model worth considering.