Volksgeist: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum dan Konstitusi
Vol. 6 Issue 2 (2023) Volksgeist: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum Dan Konstitusi

Presidential Nominations from Active Cabinet Ministers: A Delicate Balance between the Interpretation of Constitutional Court Decisions and Political Interests

Zaini, Ahmad (Unknown)
Jambunanda, Ahmad Jamaludin (Unknown)
Ishom, Muhammad (Unknown)
Sunardi, Dedi (Unknown)
Pudoli, Asep (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

The Constitutional Court’s Decision number 68/PUU-XX/2022 has sparked substantial debate among various societal factions. The controversy stems from the interpretation that the ruling potentially enables ministers to misuse their authority and exploit state resources for electoral advantages while running for President or Vice President, without necessitating resignation from their current position. This study seeks to discern the ramifications of the Constitutional Court's decision number 68/PUU-XX/2022 on the roles and authorities of ministers within a presidential government structure, and to scrutinize the decision from an Islamic law/siyasah perspective. This investigation adopts a descriptive qualitative approach, grounded in library research. The normative juridical methodology is employed, focusing on decision number 68/PUU-XX/2022. The study concludes that within the context of siyasah sharia, the decision could compel the nation’s leader (the President) to promulgate legal regulations that violate the principle of fairness between high-ranking and ordinary officials. However, the President risks being deemed unconstitutional if derivative regulations stemming from the decision are not enacted. Power abuse by state officials (ministers), partly driven by conflict of interest, is a critical concern. From the perspective of Islamic law/siyasah, the decision’s implications could potentially harm society and the government.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

volksgeist

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Volksgeist: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum dan Konstitusi has published by Sharia Faculty of UIN Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto. Volksgeist has a focus in publishing the research, and conceptual ideas which specific in the sector of Law science. The topics which relate generally to Law issues in Indonesia ...