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Constitutional Implications of Local Government Restrictions on the Validity of Religious Legal Entity Deeds Iman Jalaludin Rifa’i; Erga Yuhandra; Fatur Faturohman
JURNAL AKTA Vol 13, No 1 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : Program Magister (S2) Kenotariatan, Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/akta.v13i1.51422

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This study examines the constitutional limits of regional government authority in restricting religious activities and analyzes their implications for legal certainty concerning religious deeds and permits. Although decentralization grants substantial administrative discretion to local governments, constitutional guarantees under the 1945 Constitution require that any limitation on religious freedom comply with legality, necessity, and proportionality standards. Normative inconsistencies arise when regional regulations introduce additional procedural burdens or discretionary mechanisms that exceed statutory delegation and potentially undermine constitutional supremacy. This research employs normative legal methodology through statute, conceptual, and case approaches by examining constitutional provisions, regional governance legislation, and relevant Constitutional Court decisions. Legal materials are analyzed qualitatively using constitutional reasoning, hierarchical norm conformity review, and proportionality assessment. The findings indicate that the constitutional boundary of regional authority lies in strict adherence to proportionality parameters, including legitimate aims, suitability, necessity, and balancing. Furthermore, regional restrictions have significant implications for administrative legal certainty, particularly regarding the issuance of religious permits and the enforceability of related civil documentation. Regulatory fragmentation and inconsistent procedural standards risk generating unequal treatment and indirect limitations on religious freedom. The novelty of this research lies in integrating proportionality doctrine with administrative legal certainty analysis, offering a constitutional design model that harmonizes regional autonomy with fundamental rights protection without negating legitimate local governance functions.
The Implementation of Disability Rights Fulfillment in the General Election in Kuningan Regency Based on Law No. 7 of 2017 on General Elections Erga Yuhandra; Iman Jalaludin Rifa'i; Suwari Akhmadhhian; Nabila Tri Nurcahyati; Nabila Tri Nurcahyati
INKLUSIF (JURNAL PENGKAJIAN PENELITIAN SYARIAH DAN ILMU HUKUM) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/inklusif.v10i1.20233

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This article examines the implementation of political rights for persons with disabilities during the General Election in Kuningan Regency, as outlined in Law Number 7 of 2017 on General Elections and Law Number 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities. The research focuses on issues of accessibility and the effectiveness of electoral outreach. Using a normative legal method with a qualitative approach, this study examines legal frameworks, policy documents, and conducts interviews with relevant stakeholders. The findings reveal a significant gap between legal provisions and field implementation. Many polling stations remain physically inaccessible, and outreach programs often fail to consider the diversity of disability types. These barriers limit the participation of persons with disabilities in democratic processes. The study concludes that without accessible infrastructure and inclusive political communication, the right to vote and be elected cannot be fully realized for this marginalized group. It recommends stronger affirmative policies and collaboration between the General Election Commission, local authorities, and disability organizations topromote inclusive, non-discriminatory elections in line with human rights principles.
Kedudukan Lembaga Kemasyarakatan Desa dalam Penyelenggaraan Pemerintahan Desa Berdasarkan UUD NRI Tahun 1945: The Position of Village Community Institutions in the Implementation of Village Government Based on the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Erga Yuhandra; Iman Jalaludin Rifa’i; Haris Budiman
Constitution Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Constitution Journal June 2026
Publisher : UIN Kiai Haji Ahmad Sidiq Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35719/constitution.v5i1.348

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This study aims to analyze the constitutional position of Village Community Institutions (LKD) in the Indonesian state system based on the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, examine the legal construction of LKD in the hierarchy of laws and regulations, and analyze the implications of LKD's constitutional legitimacy on the implementation of village governance. This study uses a normative legal research method with a statutory, conceptual, and historical approach, as well as legal material collection techniques through library studies. The results of the study indicate that the constitutional position of LKD is implicit-derivative, sourced from Article 1 paragraph (2), Article 18B paragraph (2), and Article 28C paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. The normative construction of LKD is pyramidal-incomplete: solid at the level of laws to ministerial regulations, but weak at the constitutional and village regulation levels. Strengthening the constitutional position of the Village Fund Management (LKD) is an urgent need considering that Indonesia has more than 75,000 villages that require effective participatory institutions. Meanwhile, various empirical studies show that the authority of the LKD remains unclear, there is a lack of synchronization between Home Affairs Ministerial Regulation Number 18 of 2018 and regional regulations, and the suboptimal implementation of the empowerment function and channeling of village aspirations. These conditions indicate a gap between normative regulations and institutional implementation in the field, so that legislative reform and vertical harmonization of regulations are needed to strengthen legal certainty and the effectiveness of village governance. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kedudukan konstitusional Lembaga Kemasyarakatan Desa (LKD) dalam sistem ketatanegaraan Indonesia berdasarkan UUD NRI Tahun 1945, mengkaji konstruksi hukum LKD dalam hierarki peraturan perundang-undangan, serta menganalisis implikasi legitimasi konstitusional LKD terhadap penyelenggaraan pemerintahan desa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan, konseptual, dan historis, serta teknik pengumpulan bahan hukum melalui studi kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kedudukan konstitusional LKD bersifat implisit-derivatif, bersumber dari Pasal 1 ayat (2), Pasal 18B ayat (2), dan Pasal 28C ayat (2) UUD NRI Tahun 1945. Konstruksi normatif LKD bersifat piramidal-tidak lengkap: solid pada tingkat undang-undang hingga peraturan menteri, namun lemah pada tataran konstitusional dan peraturan desa. Penguatan kedudukan konstitusional LKD menjadi kebutuhan yang mendesak mengingat Indonesia memiliki lebih dari 75.000 desa yang memerlukan kelembagaan partisipatif yang efektif, sementara berbagai penelitian empiris menunjukkan masih adanya ketidakjelasan kewenangan LKD, ketidaksinkronan antara Permendagri Nomor 18 Tahun 2018 dengan regulasi daerah, serta belum optimalnya pelaksanaan fungsi pemberdayaan dan penyaluran aspirasi masyarakat desa. Kondisi tersebut menunjukkan adanya kesenjangan antara pengaturan normatif dan implementasi kelembagaan di lapangan, sehingga diperlukan reformasi legislasi dan harmonisasi regulasi secara vertikal guna memperkuat kepastian hukum dan efektivitas penyelenggaraan pemerintahan desa.
Integration of Sunda Wiwitan Traditional Institutions in Environmental Legal System Erga Yuhandra; Suwari Akhmaddhian; Iman Jalaludin Rifa'i; Haris Budiman
Law Development Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/ldj.8.2.406-422

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This study aims to analyze the role of customary institutions within the environmental legal system and to identify the gap between customary law values and local policies in achieving sustainable environmental governance. The research employs an empirical juridical method with a socio-legal approach, combining statutory and sociological approaches. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis, and were qualitatively analyzed using an interactive model to examine the relationship between legal norms and social practices. The novelty of this study lies in emphasizing customary institutions as a form of living law that functions not only culturally but also possesses regulatory capacity in managing the environment based on local wisdom. The findings reveal that customary institutions play a significant role in maintaining environmental sustainability through social mechanisms and local values; however, they have not been optimally integrated into the formal legal system, resulting in normative and implementation gaps. Based on these findings, this study concludes that strengthening and integrating customary institutions into local environmental policies is a strategic step toward achieving inclusive, sustainable, and equitable environmental governance.
Rekonstruksi Pengawasan Pengelolaan Dana Desa Berbasis Constitutional Governance dalam Mewujudkan Pemerintahan Daerah Akuntabel Iman Jalaludin Rifa'i; Erga Yuhandra; Naili Azizah; Rina Susanti
Al-Zayn: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Hukum & Politik Vol 4 No 3 (2026): 2026
Publisher : Yayasan pendidikan dzurriyatul Quran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61104/alz.v4i3.6219

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Pengelolaan Dana Desa merupakan bagian penting dari kebijakan desentralisasi fiskal yang diarahkan untuk memperkuat pembangunan berbasis masyarakat dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan desa. Meskipun kerangka regulasi pengelolaan Dana Desa semakin komprehensif, praktik pengawasannya masih menghadapi berbagai tantangan struktural dan kelembagaan, terutama dalam aspek akuntabilitas, transparansi, dan partisipasi masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis problem konstitusional dalam pengawasan pengelolaan Dana Desa serta merekonstruksi model pengawasan berbasis constitutional governance dalam mewujudkan pemerintahan daerah yang akuntabel. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis normatif dengan pendekatan kualitatif melalui pendekatan perundang-undangan, konseptual, dan pendekatan kasus. Data penelitian diperoleh dari bahan hukum primer, bahan hukum sekunder, serta laporan resmi lembaga negara yang berkaitan dengan pengawasan Dana Desa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem pengawasan Dana Desa saat ini masih didominasi pendekatan administratif dan formalitas pertanggungjawaban keuangan sehingga belum mampu menciptakan akuntabilitas publik secara substantif. Lemahnya harmonisasi regulasi, keterbatasan kapasitas kelembagaan desa, serta belum optimalnya partisipasi masyarakat menyebabkan pengawasan belum berjalan efektif dan masih membuka ruang penyalahgunaan keuangan desa. Penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa prinsip constitutional governance belum terintegrasi secara optimal dalam mekanisme pengawasan Dana Desa. Oleh karena itu, rekonstruksi pengawasan perlu diarahkan pada penguatan harmonisasi regulasi, pengawasan partisipatif, digitalisasi tata kelola pemerintahan desa, serta penguatan kapasitas kelembagaan pengawas. Rekonstruksi tersebut menempatkan pengawasan sebagai mekanisme konstitusional untuk mewujudkan tata kelola pemerintahan desa yang transparan, demokratis, dan akuntabel.
DISHARMONI KONSTITUSIONAL DALAM PENEGAKAN HUKUM DAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA PADA KONFLIK BERSENJATA DI PAPUA Iman Jalaludin Rifa’i; Suwari Akhmadhian; Erga Yuhandra
Jurnal Legal Reasoning Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Fakultas Hukum Universitas Pancasila

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bentuk disharmoni konstitusional antara norma dasar Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945 dengan praktik penegakan hukum dan perlindungan hak asasi manusia (HAM) dalam konteks konflik bersenjata di Papua. Urgensi penelitian ini terletak pada kebutuhan untuk menilai ulang efektivitas kerangka hukum nasional dalam menjamin supremasi konstitusi di wilayah konflik. Permasalahan utama yang dikaji mencakup dua hal: (1) deviasi konstitusional antara norma dasar UUD 1945 dan praktik penegakan hukum di Papua, dan (2) rekonstruksi politik hukum konstitusional untuk memulihkan supremasi konstitusi dan perlindungan HAM. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah yuridis normatif dengan pendekatan konseptual dan perundang-undangan, serta analisis terhadap dokumen hukum, putusan yudisial, dan hasil kajian lembaga independen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi penyimpangan prinsip constitutional supremacy akibat pendekatan keamanan yang dominan, lemahnya mekanisme akuntabilitas, serta terbatasnya akses keadilan bagi warga sipil. Untuk itu, penelitian ini menawarkan model rekonstruksi politik hukum konstitusional berbasis constitutional ex-ante review, penguatan lembaga pengawas independen, dan partisipasi publik dalam formulasi kebijakan hukum. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan wacana hukum konstitusional kritis (Critical Constitutional Discourse) yang menempatkan hukum sebagai instrumen emansipatoris dalam pemulihan keadilan substantif di Papua.
PENATAAN KEMBALI LEMBAGA EKSEKUTIF: STUDI KOMPARATIF ANTARA INDONESIA DAN AMERIKA SERIKAT BERDASARKAN PRINSIP CHECKS AND BALANCES Erga Yuhandra; I. Gde Pantja Astawa; Iman Jalaludin Rifa’i
Refleksi Hukum: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Refleksi Hukum: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum
Publisher : Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24246/jrh.2025.v10.i1.p137-160

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Executive institutional restructuring is a crucial issue in constitutional law because it determines governmental effectiveness, institutional certainty, and the balance of power. This study analyses executive institutional arrangements in Indonesia and the United States and compares the application of the checks and balances principle in executive restructuring. It employs normative legal research with a comparative legal approach, analysing legislation, legal doctrines, and scholarly literature. The findings show that Indonesia grants the President broad authority to establish, modify, and dissolve executive institutions, whereas the United States designates Congress as the key actor in restructuring institutions. The study finds that the main difference lies in controlling presidential authority rather than the presidential system itself. Therefore, Indonesia needs a comprehensive legal framework for executive restructuring, clear criteria for institutional formation and evaluation, and stronger parliamentary oversight to achieve effective, accountable governance under the rule of law.
Conservation-Based Spatial Planning Policy Formulation To Strengthen Tourism Districts Haris Budiman; Suwari Akhmaddhian; Erga Yuhandra
Pena Justisia: Media Komunikasi dan Kajian Hukum Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024): Pena Justisia
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31941/pj.v23i1.4122

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This study discusses the formulation of regional policies in the field of conservation-based spatial planning to strengthen tourism districts. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the factors that influence spatial planning policies in areas that have agricultural and tourism contours. This research uses a descriptive-analytical method with a qualitative approach. The results of this study indicate that there are several factors that influence conservation and tourism-based spatial planning policies in the regions, including national policies, regional policies, community needs, and regional tourism potential. Based on the results of this analysis, the researcher recommends that tourism-based spatial planning policies in the regions should be prepared by considering these factors and involving various related parties, such as the government, community, and tourism actors. In order to implement effective conservation and tourism-based spatial planning policies, the researcher also recommends forming a team or working group specifically tasked with compiling, supervising, and evaluating these policies. In addition, the researchers also suggested campaigns and outreach to the public to increase awareness and participation in maintaining and developing regional tourism.
Rekonstruksi Kebijakan Hukum Pemerintah Daerah dalam Perlindungan Kelompok Rentan di Era Desentralisasi Iman Jalaludin Rifa’i; Naili Azizah; Erga Yuhandra
Edulaw : Journal of Islamic Law and Yurisprudance Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): EduLaw : Journal of Islamic Law and Yurisprudance
Publisher : Islamic Criminal Law Study Program, Bunga Bangsa Cirebon Islamic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47453/edulaw.v6i1.4667

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Desentralisasi memberikan kewenangan kepada pemerintah daerah untuk menyelenggarakan urusan pemerintahan sekaligus memenuhi kebutuhan dan melindungi hak masyarakat. Namun, distribusi kewenangan belum sepenuhnya diikuti kejelasan batas kewenangan, harmonisasi regulasi, kapasitas kelembagaan, dan mekanisme perlindungan yang efektif, sehingga berpotensi menimbulkan disparitas perlindungan antarwilayah, terutama bagi kelompok rentan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis konstruksi kewenangan pemerintah daerah dalam perlindungan kelompok rentan dan merumuskan rekonstruksi kebijakan hukum yang mampu menjamin perlindungan secara efektif, setara, dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian menggunakan metode hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan, konseptual, dan analitis melalui studi kepustakaan terhadap bahan hukum primer, sekunder, dan tersier. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa efektivitas kewenangan daerah ditentukan oleh keterpaduan antara legitimasi kewenangan, harmonisasi regulasi, kapasitas kelembagaan, koordinasi, pengawasan, dan partisipasi masyarakat. Rekonstruksi kewenangan perlu diarahkan pada penguatan standar perlindungan nasional dengan fleksibilitas implementasi lokal. Temuan utama menegaskan perlunya pergeseran paradigma dari authority to regulate menuju authority to protect agar desentralisasi menjadi instrumen perlindungan hukum yang berkeadilan
Co-Authors Ade Suhendra Aini, Zahro Qurrotul Aisyah, Mina Rabiatul Akbar, Satria Al Ghifari, Muhammad Ghifar Alpiyah, Lilis Nur Amrullah, Dzikri Anik Andini Khoirunnisa Andriyani, Yani Anggit Anggiatna Anthon Fathanudien, Asiyah, Mina Rabiatul Bachtiar, Beben Muhammad Beben Muhammad Bachtiar Bias Lintang Dialog Bias Lintang Dialog Dede Suhendar Dewi Kusumawati, Dewi Dewi Lestari Dikha Anugrah eptara, nopan Faisal, Koko Ahmad Fathanudien, Anthon Fathurahman, Fathur Fathurrahman, Fathur Fatur Faturohman Firdaus, M Iqbal Roihanul Frisca Meilan Dwi Lestary Gios Adhyaksa Gios Adhyaksa Haris Budiman Harjadi, Dikdik I. Gde Pantja Astawa Igit Wijaya Susanto Iman Jalaludin Rifa'i Iman Jalaludin Rifa'i Iman Jalaludin Rifa'i Iman Jalaludin Rifa’i Iman Jalaludin Rifai Iman Jalaludin Rifa’i Iman Jalaludin Rifa’i Indah Permata Sari Jalaludin Rifa'i, Iman Jalaludin, Iman Lam Thanh Danh Mardiani, Teti Mochammad Imron Awalludin Ms. Sineenat Suasungnern Nabila Tri Nurcahyati Naili Azizah Naili Azizah Nasihin, Iing Nurcahyati, Nabila Tri Nurdin Nurdin Nurmayanti, Andini Nurpajar, Shefiyana Rachmat, Nurhaliza Ainur Ressa Siti Nurhasanah Ria Virigianti RIFA'I, IMAN Rifa'i, Iman Jalaludin Rifai, Iman Jalaludin Rifa’i, Iman Jalaludin Rina Susanti Roni Nursyamsu Sarip Hidayat Sarip Hidayat Sarip Hidayat Sarip Hidayat, Sarip Septian Apriditiya Sundari, Pipi Supartono, Toto Suwari Akhmaddhian Suwari Akhmadhhian Suwari Akhmadhian Tarsim Tarsim Taufik, Lutfi Imam Teten Tendiyanto Teti Mardiani Triatna Kurniawan, Titan Virigianti, Ria Wahdan Ahnaf Al-azizi Wawan Setiawan Wina Puspasari Yani Andriyani Yudistira, Dony Yulianti Yulianti