Unnes Law Journal : Jurnal Hukum Universitas Negeri Semarang
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): April, 2025

Amicus Curiae at the Crossroads of Justice: Shaping Fair Court Decisions

Sahuri Lasmadi (Faculty of Law, Universitas Jambi)
Angga Aldilla Gusman (Faculty of Law, Universitas Jambi)
Moh Hasyim Asy'ari (Faculty of Law, Universitas Jambi)
Ammar Zul Haidar (Faculty of Law, Monash University)
Mutia Carolina Fransica (Faculty of Law, Tsinghua University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2025

Abstract

Judges play an important role in the implementation of law enforcement, as they are tasked with making decisions that reflect the principles of justice. In their decision-making process, judges must consider and align with the values embedded in the community, as the law exists to serve humanity, not the other way around. The concept of Amicus Curiae (friends of the court) refers to input provided by individuals or organizations that are not directly involved in a case but have a vested interest in its outcome. This research explores the significance of Amicus Curiae in the Indonesian legal system, specifically examining its potential to optimize legal justice. It also investigates how judges incorporate Amicus Curiae submissions into their decision-making process to ensure fair and just rulings. The research adopts a normative juridical approach, utilizing legal, case, comparative, and conceptual analyses. The findings reveal that Amicus Curiae can play a crucial role in enhancing the judicial process in Indonesia by providing valuable perspectives on facts and legal issues pertinent to the case. While it does not interfere with the core issues being examined by the judges, Amicus Curiae contributes to the overall understanding of the case, thereby facilitating more informed, equitable decisions. The presence of Amicus Curiae in legal proceedings ultimately supports the realization of justice by shedding light on important legal and factual matters.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ulj

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The Unnes Law Journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research on Indonesian law and its interaction with regional and global legal developments. Established in 2012, the Journal aims to advance rigorous legal scholarship and promote evidence-based discourse on law, ...