Lex Scientia Law Review
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Advancing Justice, Rights, and Governance in a Digital and Decentralized World

Decentralization and the Fulfilments of Children's Rights: Challenges and Opportunities for Local Government in Indonesia

Hariyanto, Hariyanto (Unknown)
Meidina, Ahmad Rezy (Unknown)
Azizah, Mabarroh (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2024

Abstract

The commitment of local governments to protect children in areas such as education, violence, and discrimination is illustrated by Banyumas Regency's Local Regulation Number 1 of 2021, which addresses child protection. However, several challenges persist in its implementation. This study investigates the role of decentralization through local regulations related to child protection, employing normative legal research methods that include a regulatory approach, conceptual analysis, and case studies. The findings indicate that Banyumas Local Regulation No. 1 of 2021 establishes a strong legal framework that significantly protects children from discrimination, violence, and educational inequities. Nevertheless, implementation faces numerous obstacles, including inadequate inter-agency coordination, insufficient infrastructure, limited funding, and a lack of public awareness regarding the importance of protecting children's rights. This research proposes increasing funding allocations through the Regional Budget and recommends creating a collaborative forum that includes local governments, relevant agencies, schools, community organizations, and law enforcement to enhance policy coordination and action. Furthermore, the government is urged to improve community outreach regarding decentralized regulations that protect children. Ultimately, it is crucial to evaluate and refine existing policies to ensure the protection of minors' rights and to provide legal security and certainty.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

lslr

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Lex Scientia Law Review [P-ISSN 2598-9677 | E-ISSN 2598-9685] is one of the prominent journals in Indonesia under the auspices of the Faculty of Law at Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia, has established itself as a preeminent platform for legal ...