Lex Scientia Law Review
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): November, 2025: Law, Policy, and Governance in Contemporary Socio-Economic Tran

The Legal Framework of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) as Coordinator of Intelligence Activities in Indonesia

Wicaksana, Gede Agung Patra (Unknown)
R. Benny Riyanto (Unknown)
Muttaqin, Zainal (Unknown)
Hiariej, Edward Omar Sharif (Unknown)
Suparman, Eman (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study analyzes the legal and operational challenges hindering Indonesia's State Intelligence Agency (BIN) from effectively coordinating national intelligence activities. Findings reveal that BIN's establishment via presidential regulation, rather than statutory law, weakens its authority over law-based agencies like TNI and Polri, causing coordination failures. The absence of constitutional recognition, a permanent coordinating body, and enforcement mechanisms further exacerbates these issues. Urgently, the research proposes: (1) elevating BIN's legal status through constitutional amendment, (2) creating a binding coordination body, and (3) implementing oversight safeguards. These reforms aim to strengthen Indonesia's intelligence system against dynamic threats while balancing centralized authority with democratic accountability. The study contributes a practical framework aligned with international best practices (Thailand and Netherlands) to address critical national security gaps.

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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 ...