Jurnal Restorasi: Hukum dan Politik
Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): Jurnal Restorasi : Hukum dan Politik, 2026

The Role of Legal Sociology in Understanding the Dynamics of Law Enforcement in Society

Afnaini Afnaini (Universitas Nasional, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Hamdan Hamdan (Universitas Nasional, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jan 2026

Abstract

Law enforcement in Indonesia is not only a process of formally implementing legal norms but is also influenced by social, cultural, political, and economic conditions in society. This study aims to analyze the role of legal sociology in understanding the dynamics of law enforcement in society, particularly in explaining the gap between normative law and empirical legal practice. This study uses a qualitative approach with a critical perspective through exploratory literature review of legislation, legal sociology literature, and scholarly articles from reputable journals. Data analysis was conducted using a thematic approach to identify social patterns, societal legal behavior, and structural factors that influence the effectiveness of law enforcement. The results indicate that legal sociology plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between written law and social reality, analyzing social factors in legal implementation, assessing the effectiveness of law as a tool of social control, and providing input for the formulation of more responsive and equitable legal policies. This study confirms that integrating a legal sociology perspective into law enforcement is necessary to create a legal system that not only guarantees legal certainty but also substantive justice and social benefits for society.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

restorasi

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Jurnal Restorasi : Hukum dan Politik is a journal that focuses on law and politics, and publishes research articles that focus on a scientific study of the relationship between normative systems, politics, and social structures, with a focus on the study of law and social ...