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Journal : Reformasi Hukum

Electoral Accessibility Reform for Persons with Disabilities Rahim, Erman I.; Piyo, Sofyan; Komendangi, Rivanka Amelia Nursyahbani
Reformasi Hukum Vol 29 No 3 (2025): December Edition
Publisher : Fakultas Hukum Universitas Islam Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46257/jrh.v29i3.1333

Abstract

This study examines electoral accessibility reform for persons with disabilities by employing accessibility and reasonable accommodation as its philosophical and normative foundations. The research uses normative legal research with conceptual and philosophical approaches, drawing upon an analysis of constitutional provisions, national legislation, international human rights instruments, and relevant academic literature. The discussion emphasizes accessibility as a structural guarantee for inclusive electoral facilities and information, and reasonable accommodation as a proportional mechanism to address the diverse needs of persons with disabilities. The analysis is grounded in Aristotle’s concept of justice, which advocates differential treatment based on relevant differences, and Rawls’ difference principle, which prioritizes the protection of the most vulnerable groups. These philosophical foundations are reinforced by the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities, Law No. 7 of 2017 on Elections, and Article 29 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The findings indicate that although the existing legal framework formally recognizes electoral rights for persons with disabilities, its implementation remains inadequate due to persistent physical, informational, and cultural barriers in electoral processes. This study concludes that electoral accessibility reform constitutes a philosophical, normative, and practical imperative, which can be realized through an Inclusive Electoral Justice model grounded in universal accessibility, reasonable accommodation, and participatory decision-making, thereby affirming persons with disabilities as equal political subjects.
Co-Authors Abdul Hamid Tome Aditya Eka Prasetya Hasan Ahmad Ahmad Aksah Kasim Alti Mohamad Ardiansyah Ardiansyah Ardiansyah Arief Fahmi Lubis Asrul Aswar Cecep Ibnu Ahmadi Cici Cahyani Lamunte Cici Cahyani Lamunte Cono, Moh Syahnez Welden A Danial Danial Dian Ekawati Ismail Dian Ekawati Ismail Dian Ekawaty Ismail Didik Suhariyanto Diharjo, Nugroho Noto Dirga Danuarta Dukalang, Mohamad Afriyansyah Enny Agustina Ezzerouali, Souad Fence M Wantu Fenty U. puluhulawa Hulinggi, Noval Alfaridzi Imran, Hendrik Inaku, Rifka ISTI ANJELINA MOHAMAD Jamila Julius T. Mandjo Khuzul Fiqri Taniyo Kolopita, Kurnia Ningsih Kolopita Komendangi, Rivanka Amelia Nursyahbani Lihawa, Harlan H. Mandjo, Julius T. Mastari, Hairul Kiay Misnah Irvita Moha, Moh. Rivaldi Mohamad Hidayat Muhtar Mohamad Rivaldi Moha Muhamad Rusdiyanto Puluhuluwa Noval Katili Nugrahayu, Zainun Zakya Nur Fadhilla Haluta Nursyahbani Komendangi, Rivanka Amelia Nuvazria Achir Pakaya, Salahudin Pujayanti, Luh Putu Vera Astri Putri Purnamasari Rahmi, I.G. Ayu Ketut Reza Reyzaldy Ridwan A. Jula Riewanto, Agus Rifki Ismail Rikson Adam Riska Buhungo Saharuddin Saharuddin Samin, Herol Hansen Sofyan Piyo Sri Nurnaningsih Rachman Sukandi Maku Suleman, Anugrah Ramadhan Rivaldiyanto Supriyadi A. Arief Supriyadi Supriyadi Supriyadi Supriyadi Suryani Intan Pratiwi Puwa Suwitno Yutye Imran Syahreza Ali Akbar Marali Tiara Oktavia Namira Daud Umar, Sri Rahayu Usman Moonti Vica Jillyan Edsti Saija Wahyu Ramdhani Wahyudin Djou Waode Mustika Weny Almoravid Dungga Yahya Boudelo Yassine, Chami Yusuf Apriyanto Bantu Zamroni Abdussamad