<![CDATA[abstrakHakim Mahkamah Konstitusi (MK) sebagai guardian of constitution harus memiliki integritas dan independensi. Namun menghadapi sejumlah tantangan seperti adanya intervensi politik, tekanan publik dan kelembagaan yang masih memiliki kelemahan. Hal ini berdampak kepada masih belum optimalnya independensi dan integritas hakim konstitusi. Permasalahan: (1) Faktor-faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi independensi dan integritas hakim MK selama ini dalam melaksanakan perannya sebagai the guardian of constitution? (2) Bagaimana upaya yang harus dilakukan dalam rangka memperkuat independensi dan integritas hakim MK dalam melaksanakan peran sebagai guardian of constitution? Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif. Hasil penelitian: independensi dan integritas hakim MK dipengaruhi oleh ketidakjelasan mekanisme rekrutmen hakim, kurang transparan dan tidak partisipatif, adanya intervensi politik serta lemahnya pengawasan internal. Untuk memperkuat independensi dan integritas hakim MK, diperlukan penataan sistem seleksi berbasis meritokrasi dan transparansi, melibatkan publik, serta membentuk lembaga pengawas eksternal.kata kunci: Integritas; Independen; Mahkamah Konstitusi AbstractConstitutional Court judges as guardians of the constitution must have integrity and independence. However, they face a number of challenges such as political intervention, public pressure and institutional weaknesses. This has an impact on the still not optimal independence and integrity of constitutional judges. Problems: (1) What factors affect the independence and integrity of Constitutional Court judges so far in carrying out their role as the guardian of the constitution? (2) How should efforts be made in order to strengthen the independence and integrity of Constitutional Court judges in carrying out their role as guardian of the constitution? This research uses normative legal research methods. The results of the study: the independence and integrity of Constitutional Court judges are affected by the unclear mechanism of recruitment of judges, lack of transparency and participation, political intervention and weak internal supervision. To strengthen the independence and integrity of Constitutional Court judges, it is necessary to organize a selection system based on meritocracy and transparency, involve the public, and establish an external supervisory institution. keywords: Constitutional Court; Integrity; Independence]]>
