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Journal : Awang Long Law Review

THE DESIGN OF TERM LIMITATIONS FOR THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA'S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBERS: CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS, REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY, AND THE CHECKS AND BALANCES MECHANISM Sulistafando, Ravidan Maheer; Elviandri; Yulianingrum, Aullia Vivi; Hasmiati, Rahmatullah Ayu
Awang Long Law Review Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Awang Long Law Review
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Awang Long

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56301/awl.v7i2.1941

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The absence of term limits for legislative members has resulted in a pattern of power entrenchment, thus hampering the process of leadership regeneration and strengthening oligarchic tendencies within parliament. The absence of term limits in the Law of MD3 opens up space for power entrenchment, the formation of political dynasties, conflicts of interest, and a decline in the integrity of representation, reflected in the increasing constituency disconnect, the phenomenon of self-serving legislation, and the high number of legislative corruption cases. Therefore, a comprehensive design is needed to formulate a term limit model that aligns with the constitutional mandate. The study uses normative legal methods through legislative and conceptual approaches, examining the 1945 Constitution, the MD3 Law, the Election Law, Constitutional Court decisions, as well as the theories of constitutionalism, Habermas's deliberative democracy, and Madison's theory of power limitations. The analysis is conducted descriptively-analytical and interpretative-normative to build a cohesive legal argument. The results show that constitutionally, term limits can be justified as an integral part of the principle of power limitation and legal certainty; the current absence of norms has been shown to reduce the effectiveness of the representation function and open up opportunities for abuse of authority. From a leadership regeneration perspective, term limits increase the plurality of political actors, reduce incumbency advantage, and encourage policy innovation, while simultaneously breaking patronage networks that hamper oversight functions. Meanwhile, from a checks and balances perspective, term limits can strengthen the collegial independence of the House of Representatives (DPR) and increase the credibility of its oversight function over the executive, but they need to be designed proportionally to avoid creating an expertise gap or disrupting policy continuity.
THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AGAINST ABANDONED AND ABSENTEE LAND Kholil, Muhammad; Hasmiati, Rahmatullah Ayu; Elviandri; Surahman
Awang Long Law Review Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Awang Long Law Review
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Awang Long

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56301/awl.v7i2.1942

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This research is motivated by the increasing problem of abandoned land and absentee land, which indicates the ineffective enforcement of the land regulatory framework despite the comprehensive formulation of normative frameworks such as the Basic Agrarian Law (UUPA), Government Regulation No. 20 of 2021, and Regulation of the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (BPN) No. 20 of 2021. Uncultivated land and agricultural land ownership by owners not domiciled in the area result in inefficient use of space, increase the risk of agrarian conflict, and reduce the social function of land, as seen in Jonggon Jaya Village. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of land regulatory framework enforcement, identify legal and administrative factors that hinder the handling of abandoned land and absentee land, and formulate strategies and formulations for strengthening the legal framework that is more responsive to local agrarian dynamics. The method used was sociological juridical research, combining normative analysis of land regulations with empirical findings through interviews, field observations, and review of land administration documents. These were then analyzed using Lawrence M. Friedman's legal system theory (structure, substance, and legal culture). The research results indicated that weaknesses in law enforcement stem from weak institutional capacity, fragmentation of legal substance, the absence of objective parameters for determining abandoned land, and low community compliance with land management obligations. To address these issues, this study offered five innovative policy formulations: the formulation of the Integrated Land Utilization Index (IULT), the development of Conditional Management Rights, the implementation of an electronic domicile verification system (E-DOM), the establishment of a Local Land Activation Fund, and the implementation of digital, electronically proven administrative protocols. These findings emphasize that strengthening the land regulatory framework requires synergy between normative reform, modernization of the administrative system, and strengthening of the community's legal culture to achieve sustainable agrarian justice.
THE LEGAL UTILITARIANISM APPROACH IN THE REGULATION OF AGE VERIFICATION FOR FINTECH USERS: CASE DATA ANALYSIS AND STUDY ON UNDERAGE MISUSE BASED ON INDONESIAN REGULATION Sanda, Aditya Nur Tio; Hasmiati, Rahmatullah Ayu; Surahman; Alhadi, M. Nurcholis
Awang Long Law Review Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Awang Long Law Review
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56301/awl.v8i2.2018

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The rapid growth of financial technology, fintech in Indonesia has brought significant benefits in expanding financial inclusion, particularly for communities underserved by traditional banking. However, this progress also presents serious challenges, especially regarding user age verification. The ease of registering with only an uploaded ID card and selfie has enabled minors to misuse their parents' identities to access online loans or pay later services, resulting in financial, psychological, and legal risks for families and fintech providers. Through the legal utilitarianism perspective, strict age verification is seen as a policy that produces the greatest benefit for society by reducing identity misuse, minimizing default risk, and strengthening public trust in the digital ecosystem. Challenges such as cybersecurity, data leakage, weak internal supervision, and illegal fintech proliferation indicate the need for integrated biometric systems, validation with the national population database, Dukcapil, and digital literacy within families. Therefore, strengthening the legal framework for age verification becomes an essential foundation toward a safe, inclusive, and socially beneficial fintech industry.