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No Choice but Welcoming Refugees Heriyanto, Dodik Setiawan Nur; Sefriani, Sefriani; Tamas, Fezer
Lentera Hukum Vol 10 No 1 (2023): Human Rights in Indonesia and Beyond
Publisher : University of Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/ejlh.v10i1.37920

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The non-refoulement principle requires each country to consider refugees and asylum seekers in their country of origin if they are subject to persecution and threaten their lives. As a geographically strategic country, Indonesia has been a significant crossroad for international refugees and asylum seekers often consider Indonesia their temporary destination. Moreover, the complex situation of international refugees has encouraged to reinterpret of the principle of non-refoulement into various national measures and domestic policies, given that Indonesia is deemed a transit country for refugees and has not ratified the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees. This paper aims to analyse the concept of refugee protection under international law, particularly the non-refoulement principle and investigate the application of the non-refoulement principle in Indonesia. This study employed normative and empirical legal research with statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. This study confirms that the non-refoulement principle is part of jus cogens norms in international law but does not fit in its application. Indonesia has inconsistency in upholding the non-refoulement principle into the binding normative rules. Refugees have received far less attention from the Indonesian government due to insufficient infrastructure and financial allocation. Moreover, the existing executive regulations do not provide effective enforcement since these regulations have a lower position in the hierarchy and cannot have deterrent sanctions. Hence, ratification of the 1951 Convention is urgently needed by Indonesia to guarantee the protection of refugees within its jurisdiction. At the regional scope, Indonesia can encourage ASEAN countries to adopt good practices in the European Union to set sharing quotas to ensure that not most refugees escape to Indonesia.Keywords: Customary International Law, Indonesia, Refugees.
The Lion Air JT610 Crash Due to Lack of Pilot Training: Is There Responsibility for Indonesia? Ghaisani, Amalina; Sefriani, Sefriani; Safitri, Alya Ananda
Uti Possidetis: Journal of International Law Vol 5 No 2 (2024): Juni
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/up.v5i2.33724

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This research analyses international law, specifically in the realm of international aviation law. This research aims to determine whether Indonesia is responsible for the crash of Lion Air JT610 that happened on October 29, 2018. The accident was also followed five months later by the crash of Ethiopian Airlines ET302 on March 10, 2019. Both crashes involved the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and were linked to inadequate pilot training on the new Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS). Using the normative legal research with statutory and case approach, the findings proved that besides its responsibility as a regulator, Indonesia is only responsible for issuing the airworthiness certificate, supervision, and investigation. On the other hand, the responsibility to ensure the maximum level of flight safety remains in the hands of the manufacturer company, including conducting pilot training and providing information regarding the new system.
Self-Defense Justifications: from Caroline Case to Russia v Ukraine Putra, Jaya Indra Santosa; Sefriani, Sefriani; Febriani, Yasyfa; Khoirunnisa, Hafara; Ramadhan, Muhammad Rizki
PADJADJARAN JURNAL ILMU HUKUM (JOURNAL OF LAW) Vol 11, No 3 (2024): PADJADJARAN JURNAL ILMU HUKUM (JOURNAL OF LAW)
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Padjadjaran

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, attracted international attention when Russia justified the invasion as an act of self-defense based on Article 51 of the UN Charter. This study is a normative legal study that aims to analyze the role of International Customary Laws in determining the legality of the use of self-defense, particularly on Russia’s claims in the armed conflict with Ukraine. This study employed conceptual, statutory, political, and historical approaches. In adherence to Article 51 of the UN Charter, relevant Customary International Laws such as the Caroline Test and supplemental relevant rulings from the International Court of Justice were considered essential in evaluating and determining the legality of self-defense. Based on the legal standards set forth in the Caroline Test and ICJ’s Rulings, Russia's use of self-defense failed to fulfil the imminency, proportionality, and necessity standards, making the actions illegitimate under International Law. Hence, the action was invalid according to international law.
The Conundrum to Wear Religious Uniform in Indonesia: International Human Rights Law and Islamic Law Perspective Sefriani, Sefriani; Putro, Yaries Mahardika; Putra, Jaya Indra Santoso; Monteiro, Seguito
Journal of Indonesian Legal Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024): Navigating Legal Landscapes: Exploring Justice Development in Indonesia and the
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jils.vol9i1.4532

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This study aims to analyze the annulment of the Joint 3 (three) Ministerial Decree concerning School Uniforms for Students, Educators, and School Personnel by the Indonesian Supreme Court and to examine the Supreme Court’s decision under international human rights law and Islamic law. In the annulment of the Joint 3 (Three) Ministerial Decree on School Uniforms for Students, Educators, and School Personnel by the Indonesian Supreme Court, the legal reasoning follows a meticulous analysis rooted in normative legal research. The study employs statutory, conceptual, and comparative approach to unravel the complexities surrounding the decree. Through the descriptive analysis, it is established that the decree runs afoul of the educational values enshrined in the National Education System Act, particularly the imperative to foster religious spiritual strength in students. Moreover, the National Education System Act also mandated that the Indonesian National Education must also be rooted in religious values. The Supreme Court’s decision to annul the Joint 3 (Three) Ministerial Decrees grounded in the rationale that the decree conflicts with the higher law, specifically the National Education System Act. The annulment also aligns with international human rights law and the values of Islamic law. Indonesia has a margin of appreciation in the regulation of religious freedom as practiced in the European Court of Human Rights, adjusting to the condition that Indonesia is not a secular country but also not a religious country. Indonesia is based on Belief in the one and only God and upholds pluralism.
Dinamika Hukum Perdagangan Internasional: Tantangan dan Peluang di Era Proteksionisme Ikhsan, Mohammad; Sefriani, Sefriani
VISA: Journal of Vision and Ideas Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Vision and Ideas (VISA)
Publisher : IAI Nasional Laa Roiba Bogor

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This research explores the significant shifts in the landscape of international trade law prompted by the resurgence of protectionism and neo-mercantilism in the modern era. Following decades of economic liberalization—marked by the establishment of the WTO and reduction of tariff barriers—recent trends indicate growing state intervention through protective policies, tariffs, and non-tariff measures. These developments have intensified geopolitical tensions, undermined the effectiveness of the WTO, and led to the fragmentation of the global legal order. The formulation of the problem in this research are: (i) how does protectionism affect the stability of the international trade legal system? and (ii) what are the challenges and opportunities faced by Indonesia in the era of protectionism? Using a normative-legal approach, this study analyzes the impact of protectionism on the stability of international trade law while identifying opportunities for reform toward a more inclusive and adaptive legal framework. The article also maps Indonesia’s position amid this global dynamic, examining domestic policy responses such as the QRIS and GPN systems, and strategic opportunities in digital economy and regional agreements like RCEP. Findings reveal that protectionism is not merely an economic challenge, but a threat to the integrity of the rules-based trade system. A comprehensive legal response is needed, including institutional reform of the WTO, and harmonization of cross-border digital law. For Indonesia, these challenges also present an opportunity to strengthen a resilient, equitable, and sovereign legal system amidst global trade complexity.
Shedding Light on WTO Jurisdiction and Preventing Abuse of The Security Exception Provision Sefriani, Sefriani; Julian, Aris Rahmat; Monteiro, Seguito
Lex Scientia Law Review Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Advancing Justice, Rights, and Governance in a Digital and Decentralized World
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lslr.v8i2.13473

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This paper critically analyzes the World Trade Organization (WTO) jurisdiction over disputes involving the use of the Security Exception (SE) under Article XXI(b) of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994, and explores measures the WTO could take to prevent the abuse of this provision. The study utilizes legislative, case-based, and historical approaches within a normative juridical framework to examine the complexities surrounding the invocation of the SE. First, the paper demonstrates that the WTO does indeed have jurisdiction over disputes involving the SE, countering the perception that the 'self-judging' nature of Article XXI(b) absolves the WTO of oversight. This argument is supported by the WTO panel’s ruling in Russia – Traffic in Transit and reinforced by historical precedents, which confirm that affected countries can engage in consultations with the invoking state. Second, the paper identifies two critical instruments that could prevent the abuse of the SE provision. These instruments are rooted in the interpretation of the SE’s text, guided by the ordinary meaning of its terms, in accordance with the principle of good faith. The paper argues that more precise definitions of what constitutes an emergency situation affecting state security are essential to prevent the misuse of the SE for protectionist or politically motivated purposes. Ultimately, the research calls for a more robust framework to ensure that the Security Exception serves its intended purpose—protecting legitimate national security interests—while preventing its exploitation for unjustifiable trade barriers. The WTO must develop clearer guidelines and stronger mechanisms for transparency and accountability to maintain the integrity of the global trading system.
Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems and the Right to Life in Non-Combat Contexts Kazimi, Omida; Sefriani, Sefriani; Tolo, Arezo
Lex Renaissance Vol. 10 No. 2: DESEMBER 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20885/JLR.vol10.iss2.art10

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Artificial intelligence (AI) fundamentally transformed the new technology era, particularly in the field of military and law enforcement. Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) that can identify, select, and attack targets without human intervention present serious challenges regarding the right to life under IHRL. This research analysis deployment of LAWS in non-combat situations like law enforcement, border control, and counter terrorism. The current research utilizes a doctoral research method based on the Human Rights and Technology theoretical framework to analyze the international instruments such as ICCPR, UDHR, and General Comment No. 36 of the Human Rights Committee. The research finding indicates deployment of LAWS without human meaningful control violates the fundamental principles for the protection of the right to life, including the necessity principle, the proportionality principle, and accountability. LAWS is used in some countries in non-combat situations like the US, South Korea, and Israel, which have revealed that the current international framework is not able to regulate and hold responsible against unlawful killings. Therefore, violation of human dignity and an accountability gap are the consequences of delegating life and death decisions to machines without human judgment. To conclude, to regulate, monitor, human meaningful control, accountability, and protection of the right to life in the era of digital transformation, the ratification of a binding international treaty is urgently required.
STATUS HUKUM KONTRAKTOR PRIVATE MILITARY AND PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES DALAM HUKUM HUMANITER INTERNASIONAL Sefriani, Sefriani
Yustisia Vol 5, No 1: April 2016
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/yustisia.v5i1.8726

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AbstractPost- cold war the number ofmilitary privatization has been raising with many role in .This raises legal problemrelated to the legal status of PMSCs contractors. The method used is a normative legal research with statute approach, the historical approach, conceptual approach, as well as the comparative approach. Results of the study are presented in the form of descriptive analysis. The study concluded that generally the contractors are civilian unless and during they aredirectlyparticipatein thehostilities. AbstrakPasca perang dingin terjadi peningkatan privatisasi militer dengan banyaknya penggunaan kontraktor Private Military and Securites Companies PMSCs untuk berbagai peran di wilayah-wilayah konflik. Hal ini menimbulkan masalah hukum terkait status hukum kontraktor tersebut mengingat belum jelasnya aturan yang ada.Metode penelitianyang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum normatif dengan statute approach, historical, conceptual dan comparative approach yang disajikan secara deskriptif analitis. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh adalah bahwa secara umum dikatakan kontraktor PMSc adalah civilian yang berhak atas perlindungan dari penyerangan langsung kecuali dan selama mereka ambil bagian langsung dalam permusuhan.. 
INEFFECTIVENESS OF THE LAW ON CROSS INSOLVENSI UNCITRAL MODEL Sefriani, Sefriani
Yustisia Vol 8, No 1: April 2019
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/yustisia.v8i1.27858

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Legal problems due to cross border insolvency are increasingly complex. The United Nations has issued the 1997 Model Law on Cross border Insolvency (CBI) to help countries solve their CBI problems. However, this model law is not effective because very few countries adopted it. The legal problem studied is why very few countries adopted the model law and how to overcome the ineffectiveness of the model law. The results of the study indicate that the lack of adoption of the model law caused by: the model law is only a non-binding legislative text; Too much flexibility encourages deviations from the provisions; do not want to reduce their sovereignty, status quo, international cooperation recommended by the model law is not always of primary interest, and many countries have been bound by international agreements on regional CBI which are considered more relevant than the model law.  The solutions that can be suggested to overcome the ineffectiveness of the model law on CBI are national bankruptcy laws mechanism; the International Treaties and Conventions mechanism; Rules, Regulations, Principles and Guidelines mechanisms and protocol or adhoc agreements. 
The Legality of Israel’s Self-Defense Claim of the Strikes on Hamas Erlangga, Vania Lutfi Safira; Sefriani, Sefriani
Yustisia Vol 11, No 3: December 2022
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/yustisia.v11i3.61262

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The attacks by Israel against Palestine, which took place from 10th to 12th May in the Gaza Strip caused massive losses of civilians. Israel claims that the strikes are forms of self-defense in response to previous attacks by Hamas. This study has two objectives: (1) to analyze the arrangements of self-defense in international law and (2) to find out the legality of Israel’s self-defense claim of the strikes on Hamas on May 10-12, 2021. The study was a juridical-normative legal study with a conceptual, historical, and statutory approaches. The results of the study reveal that (1) self-defense is customary international law contains in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter; (2) Israel’s self-defense claim is invalid since it does not comply with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter and elements contained in International Customary Law, such as necessary, proportionality, immediacy, and imminence.