Lampung Journal of International Law (LaJIL)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025)

Balancing National Constitutions and International Trade Commitments: Comparative Insights from Indonesia, Thailand, and India

Widodo, Hananto (Unknown)
Lovisonnya, Intan (Unknown)
Disantara, Fradhana Putra (Unknown)
Chansrakaeo, Ruetaitip (Unknown)
Ezenduka, Uzodinma Yurriens (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Mar 2026

Abstract

Economic globalization has heightened tensions between national sovereignty and international trade obligations. This study compares constitutional review mechanisms in Indonesia, Thailand, and India, representing civil law and common law systems. Using normative legal methods with statute and comparative analysis, it finds that Indonesia applies ex post review of ratification laws, Thailand uses preventive ex ante review, and India employs substantive, precedent-based judicial review. Effectiveness varies: India achieves high substantive effectiveness through judicial activism, Thailand excels procedurally, and Indonesia remains limited to formal review. The study concludes that constitutional review effectiveness depends on institutional design, legal tradition, and the ability to balance constitutional supremacy with international commitments.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

lajil

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The Lampung Journal of International Law or abbreviated as LaJIL, is an international journal published by the Faculty of Law, University of Lampung. The scope of this Journal is the development of international law sciences. LaJIL is a means of publication from results of the research, and a means ...