POLTRANS
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): The Dynamics of Democracy in Indonesia

The important conversation around revising the DPR rules of procedure: Understanding its impact on the principle of separation powers in Indonesia

Mochammad Rafsyanjani (Airlangga University)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Aug 2025

Abstract

The revision of the House of Representatives Rules of Procedure No. 1 of 2020 has sparked controversy because it grants the House of Representatives new authority to recommend the dismissal of state institution leaders who have undergone a fit and proper test. This is considered to exceed the House of Representatives' oversight function and potentially undermines the principle of separation of powers and the independence of state institutions as stipulated in the 1945 Constitution. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method to examine the impact of the revision from a legal-political perspective. The findings indicate that the DPR's rules of procedure should be internal and cannot serve as a legal basis for removing the leadership of independent institutions whose provisions are already regulated by separate laws. This revision is feared to create political conflicts of interest and undermine the system of checks and balances in state governance. Therefore, the DPR should not exceed its authority in performing its oversight function. This study also acknowledges the limitations of the data and recommends further research with a broader scope.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

poltrans

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

POLTRANS: Journal of Politics and Social Transformation is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research and theoretical studies in the fields of political science and social transformation. The journal focuses on the dynamic interplay between political processes and social ...