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Journal : Rechtsidee

Advancing Democratic Engagement in Indonesia's Treaty Ratification Process: Memajukan Keterlibatan Demokratis dalam Proses Ratifikasi Perjanjian di Indonesia Hamdani, Fathul; Asmara, M. Galang; Zunnuraeni
Rechtsidee Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jihr.v12i2.1007

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This study explores the application of the 'meaningful participation' principle in the formation of laws ratifying international agreements in Indonesia, with a focus on social, economic, and environmental sectors. The research adopts a normative legal methodology, utilizing statutory and conceptual approaches to analyze relevant legislation, court decisions, and academic literature. The findings reveal a significant imbalance in public participation in the ratification process, primarily characterized by a top-down approach with minimal substantive dialogue with affected community groups. Despite constitutional provisions allowing the President to establish agreements without ratification, meaningful public participation in legislative and ratification processes remains limited. The study emphasizes the need for open public consultations, active involvement of non-governmental organizations, and private sector engagement to achieve policies that reflect the comprehensive interests and aspirations of the populace. It highlights the importance of community involvement, transparency, economic-environmental balance, and inclusive approaches in influencing meaningful participation levels. The research calls for recommendations to the Government and Parliament to foster more qualitative and significant public participation in the ratification process, aligning Indonesia with international principles of meaningful participation in social, economic, and environmental law. This approach is crucial for Indonesia, as the world's third-largest democracy, to promote meaningful public participation in policy-making, especially in ratifying international agreements impacting the broader society. Highlights: Imbalanced Participation: Dominance of a top-down approach with minimal public dialogue in treaty ratification. NGOs and Private Sector: Essential roles in representing diverse societal interests in legislative processes. Legal and Democratic Alignment: Need for transparent and inclusive law-making, balancing economic and environmental aspects. Keywords: Meaningful Participation, International Treaty Ratification, Public Involvement, Legislative Process, Indonesian Democracy
Co-Authors Akbar, Dinul Apriliana Akbar, Rizky Hakim Akbariman, Lalu Nahudatu Ana Fauzia Ana Fauzia Ana Fauzia Ana Fauzia Ana Fauzia Ana Fauzia Ana Fauzia Ana Fauzia Anam, Fathul Khairul Apriliana Akbar, Dinul Aribawa, Muhammad Yustino Asmara, M. Galang Astuti, Ni Luh Vinna Puja Aulia Rosa Nasution Aulia, Maulidya Rahmi Ayuningtyas, Fitri Azwar, Lalu Muhammad Bachrul Amiq Baiq Amilia Kusumawarni Baiq Vidia Haerunnisa Begishev, Ildar Chrysdianto, Dimas Cornelis, Vieta Imelda Damayanti, Sri Sukmana Deny Noer Wahid Deva Gama Rizky Octavia Eduard Awang Maha Putra Efendi, L. Azwar Farhan Farhan Fauzia, Ana Fiqri, Muhamad Rizalul Gea Ossita S. Haekal Fiqry, Hendar Amru Hamdan Rampadio Handayati, Nur Khairul Anam, Fathul Kusuma, Lalu Aria Nata Lalu Aria Nata Kusuma Lalu Syamsul Imam WN Liani, Sesi Safitri Mahendra Wijaya Kusuma Mardhiyana, Rezka Marzuqi, Moh. Azaz Abbas Maulana M, Muh. Ainul Maulana, Adam Hamka Mernissi, Zampara Mohamed, Muhammad Azimuddin Muhamad Sahril Gunawan Nata Kusuma, Lalu Aria Nurhayati binti Abdul Ghani Nurhayati Mardin Octavia, Deva Octavia, Deva Gama Rizky Pambudi, Bagus Ageng Pangastuti, Diah Puji Paramitha, Vallencia Nandya Pratama Putra, Andi Syadi Puji Pangastuti, Diah Ramadhani, Risky Wulan Riadhussyah, M Rusdianto Rusdianto Rusdianto Rusdianto, Rusdianto Satriawan, Roni Sidarta, Dudik Djaja Sigit Prasetyo, Tatag Soekorini, Noenik Subekti Subekti Sugiyanto - Thoby Araya Kattsoff Togatorop, Melsanna Wahyu Prawesthi, Wahyu Walini, Eno Liska Wijaya, Mochamad Fillakhiya Atma Yomi, Arda Yunita Yunita Zunnuraeni