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Effectiveness of the Supreme Court as the Guardian of Legality in Reviewing Norms Under the Law Irmanjaya Thaher; Dzaka M. Hakim; Ramelan Ramelan
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v3i2.1761

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Artikel ini mengkaji peran dan efektivitas Mahkamah Agung (MA) dalam pengujian peraturan perundang-undangan di bawah undang-undang terhadap undang-undang (hak uji materiil/HUM), dengan fokus pada dua putusan landmark tahun 2024 dan data kinerja MA secara keseluruhan. Putusan MA Nomor 12/P/HUM/2024 yang menguji Peraturan Presiden Nomor 53 Tahun 2023 dan Putusan Nomor 23/P/HUM/2024 yang menguji syarat umur pencalonan kepala daerah dianalisis secara mendalam dari perspektif hukum tata negara. Kajian juga menyoroti capaian kinerja MA pada tahun 2024, di mana MA menerima 31.000 perkara (meningkat 13,72% dari tahun 2023), memutus 30.763 perkara, dengan tingkat penyelesaian tepat waktu mencapai 96,52%. Analisis terpadu ini bertujuan mengevaluasi sejauh mana MA telah efektif menjalankan fungsi pengawasan konstitusionalitas peraturan perundang-undangan sebagai penyeimbang kekuasaan dalam sistem hukum Indonesia
Constitutional Accountability for Increased DPR Recess Funds and Effective Public Participation Irmanjaya Thaher; Dzaka M. Hakim; Eko Ariyanto
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v3i2.1762

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Artikel ini mengkaji status hukum reses Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR) Republik Indonesia dalam konteks fungsi penyerapan aspirasi konstitusional, dengan memusatkan perhatian pada dimensi normatif, kelembagaan, dan fiskal dari institusi reses. Kajian dilakukan terhadap landasan konstitusional reses dalam UUD 1945 dan peraturan perundang-undangan terkait, diikuti analisis kritis terhadap perkembangan dana reses anggota DPR periode 2024–2029 yang mengalami kenaikan signifikan dalam dua tahap: dari Rp 360 juta menjadi Rp 702 juta per tahun suatu peningkatan sebesar 95,5% dalam kurun waktu kurang dari satu tahun. Artikel ini juga menelaah implikasi konstitusional dan akuntabilitas demokratis dari kenaikan tersebut, menganalisis mekanisme pengawasan yang berlaku, serta menawarkan rekomendasi reformasi kelembagaan untuk memastikan bahwa dana reses digunakan secara optimal dalam pemenuhan mandat konstitusional DPR sebagai lembaga perwakilan rakyat
Online Single Submission (OSS) Sebagai Instrumen Reformasi Birokrasi : Analisis Atas Transparansi dan Akuntabilitas Pelayanan Perizinan di Era Digital: Penelitian Mika Anwarita Pakpahan; Irmanjaya Thaher
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 4 Nomor 3 (Januari 202
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jerkin.v4i3.4763

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This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Online Single Submission (OSS) system as an instrument of bureaucratic reform in realizing transparency and accountability of licensing services in the digital era. The scope of the study includes the normative provisions underlying OSS and its implementation in practice, focusing on the gap between regulatory design and bureaucratic reality. The research method uses a normative juridical approach, with an analysis of laws and regulations, academic literature, and relevant secondary data. The results of the study show that OSS is able to simplify licensing procedures and improve access to information, but still faces obstacles in the form of weak central-regional data integration, limited apparatus capacity, and lack of substantive transparency in decision-making. The conclusion of the study confirms that OSS has great potential as a legal instrument to support the principle of good governance, but its effectiveness is not optimal. It is necessary to strengthen derivative regulations, improve the competence of the apparatus, and have a more comprehensive supervision mechanism so that OSS can truly become a means of bureaucratic reform that ensures legal certainty, transparency, and accountability of public services.
The Effectiveness of DPR Constitutional Rights in Overseeing the Executive Under Governing Coalition Dominance Irmanjaya Thaher
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v3i2.1763

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This study examines the effectiveness of the constitutional rights of the Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR) in overseeing the executive under the dominance of the governing coalition in Indonesia's presidential system. Although the 1945 Constitution grants the DPR the rights of interpellation, inquiry, and expressing opinions as principal oversight instruments, their practical implementation is frequently influenced by coalition politics that weaken institutional accountability. This research employs a normative juridical method with statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. Primary legal materials consist of the 1945 Constitution, Law Number 17 of 2014 concerning the People's Consultative Assembly, the DPR, the Regional Representative Council, and the Regional House of Representatives, as amended, together with Constitutional Court decisions, parliamentary documents, and relevant scholarly literature. The findings demonstrate that the effectiveness of the DPR's constitutional rights is constrained by party discipline, coalition bargaining, executive dominance, and political interests that discourage the use of oversight mechanisms against the government. Consequently, constitutional oversight tends to function as a formal institutional procedure rather than an effective instrument of checks and balances. The study concludes that strengthening parliamentary independence requires reforms that reinforce institutional autonomy, improve transparency in oversight procedures, enhance the accountability of coalition politics, and ensure that constitutional rights are exercised consistently according to democratic principles and the rule of law. This study contributes to constitutional law scholarship by explaining how coalition dominance reshapes parliamentary oversight and offers a framework for reinforcing the effectiveness of legislative control within Indonesia's contemporary presidential democracy.
Redefining Local Government Authority in Natural Resource Management Following Centralization Irmanjaya Thaher; Dzaki M. Ihsan; Margaretha Hanita
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v3i1.1764

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This study examines the redefinition of local government authority in natural resource management following the recent trend toward centralization in Indonesia. Although decentralization was originally designed to strengthen regional autonomy and improve public participation in managing natural resources, subsequent regulatory reforms have shifted significant authority to the central government, creating new legal and institutional challenges. This research aims to analyze the implications of this centralization for the distribution of governmental powers, environmental governance, and sustainable resource management. The study employs a normative juridical method using statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Primary legal materials include the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, Law Number 23 of 2014 on Regional Government and its amendments, Law Number 3 of 2020 on Mineral and Coal Mining, Law Number 11 of 2020 as amended by Law Number 6 of 2023 on Job Creation, Constitutional Court decisions, and relevant scholarly literature. The findings indicate that the centralization of natural resource governance has reduced the decision-making capacity of local governments, weakened community participation, and generated overlapping institutional responsibilities despite improving regulatory uniformity and investment certainty. The study concludes that a balanced redistribution of authority is necessary to strengthen cooperative governance, enhance environmental accountability, and ensure that local governments retain meaningful roles in managing regional natural resources. This study contributes to constitutional and administrative law by proposing a collaborative governance framework that reconciles national policy objectives with regional autonomy to achieve sustainable and equitable natural resource management.
The Supreme Court as the Guardian of Legality: The Coherence of Judicial Review of Electoral and Presidential Regulations Irmanjaya Thaher; Annisa Fitria; M. Abyan Mufid
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v3i2.1774

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This study examines the Supreme Court’s role as the guardian of legality by evaluating the coherence of judicial review concerning electoral regulations and presidential regulations within Indonesia’s constitutional system. The research focuses on whether the Supreme Court has consistently applied legal principles in reviewing subordinate legislation to ensure conformity with statutory norms, constitutional values, and the rule of law. This study employs a normative legal research method using statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. Primary legal materials consist of the 1945 Constitution, legislation governing judicial power and lawmaking, Supreme Court decisions, Constitutional Court jurisprudence, and scholarly literature on judicial review and constitutional governance. The findings reveal that although the Supreme Court exercises constitutional authority to review regulations below statutes, inconsistencies remain in judicial interpretation of electoral regulations and presidential regulations, particularly where administrative discretion intersects with democratic governance and constitutional rights. Variations in legal reasoning have contributed to uncertainty regarding the hierarchy of legislation and the uniform application of legal principles. The study further finds that limited harmonization between the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court has weakened the coherence of judicial review and occasionally produced conflicting legal interpretations. To address these challenges, the research argues for the development of consistent interpretative standards, stronger institutional coordination, and greater transparency in judicial reasoning. Harmonizing review procedures and reinforcing the Supreme Court’s constitutional function would enhance legal certainty, strengthen democratic accountability, and preserve the supremacy of the Constitution. Ultimately, coherent judicial review is indispensable for ensuring that electoral regulations and presidential regulations remain consistent with statutory authority, constitutional principles, and the fundamental requirements of a democratic state governed by the rule of law.
Administrative Court Jurisdiction over Election Disputes and Factual Actions Following the Government Administration Act Irmanjaya Thaher; Freddy Harris
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v3i2.1775

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This study examines the limits of the Administrative Court’s absolute jurisdiction over election disputes and factual administrative actions following the enactment of Indonesia’s Government Administration Act. The research analyzes how the expansion of administrative jurisdiction has influenced the adjudication of election-related disputes and the legal certainty surrounding the division of authority among judicial institutions. Employing a normative legal research method, the study adopts statutory, conceptual, and case approaches by examining the 1945 Constitution, the Government Administration Act, election laws, Supreme Court regulations, Constitutional Court decisions, and relevant judicial precedents. The findings reveal that although the Government Administration Act broadened judicial review over administrative actions, its implementation has generated overlapping jurisdiction between the Administrative Court, the Constitutional Court, and other electoral dispute resolution bodies. The inclusion of factual administrative actions within judicial review has further complicated the determination of jurisdiction in election cases, particularly where administrative decisions intersect with constitutional and electoral processes. This ambiguity has resulted in inconsistent judicial interpretations and procedural uncertainty, potentially undermining effective legal protection and democratic governance. The study argues that clearer jurisdictional boundaries are necessary to distinguish election administrative disputes from constitutional and political disputes while ensuring coherent coordination among judicial institutions. Legislative refinement, harmonization of procedural regulations, and consistent judicial interpretation are essential to strengthen legal certainty and prevent conflicting decisions. Ultimately, clarifying the Administrative Court’s jurisdiction would improve the effectiveness of electoral justice, reinforce the rule of law, and support a more accountable and transparent system of election administration consistent with Indonesia’s constitutional framework.
Enforcement of Election Administrators' Code of Ethics: Evaluating DKPP Institutional Reform After the 2024 Election Irmanjaya Thaher; Juanda Juanda
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v3i2.1776

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This study examines the enforcement of the code of ethics for election administrators in Indonesia by evaluating the institutional role of the Honorary Council of Election Organizers (Dewan Kehormatan Penyelenggara Pemilu/DKPP) following the 2024 elections. The research focuses on the effectiveness of the DKPP in maintaining integrity, accountability, and public trust amid increasingly complex electoral challenges. Employing a normative legal research method, the study analyzes constitutional provisions, statutory regulations, DKPP decisions, Constitutional Court judgments, and relevant academic literature concerning electoral governance and institutional accountability. The findings demonstrate that the DKPP has played a significant role in enforcing ethical standards and safeguarding the professionalism of election administrators through adjudication of ethical violations. Nevertheless, several institutional constraints continue to limit its effectiveness, including overlapping authority with other electoral bodies, inconsistent implementation of ethical decisions, limited preventive oversight, and insufficient legal certainty regarding the binding force of its rulings. The experience of the 2024 elections further reveals the need to strengthen institutional coordination among electoral management bodies while enhancing transparency and procedural fairness in ethical adjudication. This study argues that comprehensive institutional reform should include clearer jurisdictional boundaries, stronger enforcement mechanisms, improved due process guarantees, expanded preventive ethics programs, and greater public participation in monitoring electoral integrity. Strengthening the DKPP through these reforms would reinforce democratic accountability, enhance the credibility of election administration, and contribute to a more transparent and trustworthy electoral system. Ultimately, effective ethical enforcement is indispensable for preserving constitutional democracy and ensuring that electoral governance operates in accordance with the principles of integrity, impartiality, and the rule of law.
Relationship Between the President and the DPD in Indonesia’s Asymmetric Bicameral System Irmanjaya Thaher; Markoni Markoni; Dzaki M. Ihsan
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v3i2.1777

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This study examines the constitutional relationship between the President and the Regional Representative Council (Dewan Perwakilan Daerah/DPD) within Indonesia’s asymmetric bicameral system, focusing on how institutional design influences executive-legislative relations and regional representation. Although the 1945 Constitution recognizes the DPD as the second chamber of parliament, its legislative, supervisory, and advisory powers remain significantly weaker than those of the House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat/DPR), creating an imbalance that limits its constitutional role in overseeing executive policies affecting regional interests. This research employs a normative legal method based on statutory, constitutional, and conceptual approaches. Primary legal materials include the 1945 Constitution, laws governing the legislature, Constitutional Court decisions, and relevant scholarly literature on bicameralism and constitutional governance. The findings reveal that the asymmetrical distribution of authority has reinforced executive dominance through legislative processes primarily controlled by the DPR, while the DPD’s participation remains consultative rather than determinative. Consequently, regional aspirations are often insufficiently reflected in national policymaking, reducing the effectiveness of checks and balances envisioned in a bicameral legislature. The study further argues that the constitutional relationship between the President and the DPD requires institutional strengthening through expanded legislative participation, more effective oversight mechanisms, and greater involvement in decision-making concerning regional autonomy, fiscal decentralization, and natural resource governance. Such reforms would enhance democratic accountability, improve the representation of regional interests, and promote a more balanced constitutional system without undermining governmental stability. Ultimately, strengthening the DPD’s constitutional position would contribute to a more effective bicameral legislature capable of supporting responsive governance and reinforcing Indonesia’s constitutional democracy.
The Supermajority Coalition and the Legal Policy of the 2025 National Legislation Program Challenges Irmanjaya Thaher; Rita Alfiana
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v3i2.1773

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This article examines Indonesia’s national legal policy for the 2024–2025 period, focusing on the legislative priorities of the Prabowo–Gibran administration under the Red-White Cabinet, supported by the Indonesia Maju Coalition (KIM) Plus. The study analyzes the 2025 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas), consisting of 42 bills, including 33 proposed by the House of Representatives (DPR), 8 by the government, and 1 by the Regional Representatives Council (DPD). It also examines the 2024–2029 Medium-Term National Legislation Program, in which 45% of bills remain at the drafting stage, 28% are undergoing first-level deliberation, 21% are new proposals, and 6% are in harmonization. The article investigates legislative dynamics within the context of the DPR’s supermajority coalition and evaluates the implications of KIM Plus’s political dominance for legislative quality, institutional checks and balances, and democratic accountability. It further explores the Prabowo–Gibran “Asta Cita” agenda as the ideological framework guiding legislative priorities and assesses its influence on legal reform and national governance. Finally, the study identifies key challenges in maintaining transparent, participatory, and evidence-based lawmaking while proposing recommendations to strengthen an inclusive, responsive, and accountable national legal policy that balances political stability with democratic representation, constitutional principles, and the broader public interest.