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The Dialectics of Freedom of Expression and Legal Restrictions on Digital Platforms: An Analysis of Human Rights Principles, the Electronic Information and Transactions Law, and Constitutional Court Decision Number 105/PUU-XXII/2024 Hanafi Hanafi
International Journal of Law, Environment, and Natural Resources Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): April Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51749/injurlens.v5i1.132

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The right to freedom of expression is a fundamental aspect of human rights, guaranteed by both the Indonesian Constitution and international human rights instruments. However, this freedom is not absolute and may be subject to restrictions through regulatory frameworks such as the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law. In practice, the application of the ITE Law has sparked controversy due to the vague and overly broad language of several provisions, leading to multiple interpretations and granting excessive discretionary power to law enforcement authorities and certain parties in controlling the dissemination of electronic information. This situation has resulted in numerous cases of criminalization, raising serious concerns about the shrinking democratic space in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the legal implications of Constitutional Court Decision Number 105/PUU-XXII/2024 in relation to freedom of expression and its limitation under the ITE Law. Employing a doctrinal legal research method with a conceptual and statutory approach, the study analyzes primary legal materials and human rights theories as its analytical framework. The findings indicate that the Court’s decision constitutes a critical corrective measure by limiting the subject of defamation offenses under the ITE Law solely to individuals. This interpretation strengthens the principle of lex certa (legal certainty), curtails arbitrary interpretation in law enforcement, and reinforces the protection of freedom of expression in the digital space. Moreover, it reflects a balanced approach between safeguarding individual rights and upholding the public interest in a democratic society.
The Protection of Ecological Rights of Peatland Communities in Indonesia’s National Legal Policy: A Legal and Human Rights Perspective Analysis Hanafi Hanafi; Adwin Tista; Muhammad Ghazali Rahman; Noor Azizah
International Journal of Law, Environment, and Natural Resources Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): October Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51749/injurlens.v5i2.139

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The peatland ecosystem in Indonesia, covering an area of 33.4 million hectares, plays a strategic role as a carbon sink, a water regulator, a habitat for biodiversity, and a foundation of community livelihood in economic, social, and cultural dimensions. However, its sustainability is increasingly threatened by land conversion, natural resource exploitation, and infrastructure development that neglects ecological principles. Weak governance, development policies prioritizing investment, and limited community participation have resulted in environmental degradation, agrarian conflicts, and the erosion of local communities’ ecological rights. Constitutionally, the right to a good and healthy environment is guaranteed under Article 28H paragraph (1) and Article 33 paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution, as well as Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management. This recognition is further reinforced by international instruments such as the 1972 Stockholm Declaration, the 1992 Rio Declaration, the 2015 Paris Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which affirm environmental rights as part of third-generation human rights. Nevertheless, the implementation of ecological rights protection continues to face challenges, including weak law enforcement, limited access to justice, and the dominance of economic paradigms. This study examines the protection of ecological rights of peatland communities within Indonesia’s national legal policy through a human rights perspective, while also analyzing its harmonization with international law. The study is expected to contribute to strengthening regulation, advancing conservation strategies, and formulating policies grounded in ecological justice and human rights.