Indonesian Journal of Criminal Law Studies
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Indonesia J. Crim. L. Studies (November, 2025)

Legal Framework for Resolving Election Violations in Indonesia: Towards Electoral Justice

Ali Umar Harahap (Faculty of Law, Universitas Diponegoro)
Achmad Busro (Faculty of Law, Universitas Diponegoro)
Ery Agus Priyono (Faculty of Law, Universitas Diponegoro)
Benny Sumardiana (Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Nov 2025

Abstract

Dealing with electoral violations in Indonesia faces persistent challenges, including strict time limits for case resolution, limited effectiveness of sanctions, and weak coordination among law enforcement agencies. Social and political dynamics further complicate evidence gathering, undermining the integrity of the electoral process. Electoral justice is therefore vital, both as a guarantee of legal certainty and a safeguard for voting rights, institutional integrity, and democratic legitimacy. This research applies a normative juridical method combined with qualitative analysis of statutory regulations, scholarly works, and legal records. The results indicate that the main obstacles to enforcement involve regulatory time constraints, ineffective sanctions, and institutional coordination gaps, compounded by socio-political factors. Nevertheless, electoral justice remains essential to uphold the rule of law and ensure free, fair, and genuine elections. Strengthening regulations, enhancing law enforcement capacity, and raising public legal awareness are necessary steps to secure credible elections and maintain democratic legitimacy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcls

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Criminal Law Studies (IJCLS) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that primarily focuses on comparative criminal law. The journal serves as a platform for scholarly discourse and critical analysis of criminal law systems across different ...