Siber International Journal of Advanced Law
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Siber International Journal of Advanced Law (October - December 2024)

Regulatory Reform of Mental Health Services in Indonesia: Legal and Human Rights Perspectives

Gevan Naufal Wala (Tarumanagara University, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2024

Abstract

Mental health is an integral component of health that is often overlooked in Indonesia's healthcare system. This research analyzes the regulatory framework of mental health services in Indonesia from legal and human rights perspectives. Using normative juridical research methods with statutory and conceptual approaches, this study examines various legal instruments related to mental health services, identifies regulatory gaps, and formulates necessary reform directions. The results indicate that existing regulations have not fully accommodated human rights principles in mental health services, particularly regarding accessibility, service quality, and patient rights protection. There is an urgent need for comprehensive regulatory reform to strengthen legal protection, improve service access, and ensure respect for the human rights of people with mental health conditions. Such reform must include regulatory harmonization, strengthening oversight mechanisms, and developing rights-based service standards.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SIJAL

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Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Siber International Journal of Advanced Law (SIJAL) is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal that aims to offer an international academic platform for cross-border legal research in various government policies and civil rights law, particularly in developed and developing countries. This may ...