Academia Open
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December

Administrative Law Implementation on Ethical Misconduct in Government Institutions: Implementasi Hukum Administrasi terhadap Pelanggaran Etika dalam Lembaga Pemerintahan

Allicya Dea Rachel (Program Studi Ilmu Hukum, Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji)
Feni Aura Fadillah (Program Studi Ilmu Hukum, Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji)
Yohana Posma L. Sihombing (Program Studi Ilmu Hukum, Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Dec 2025

Abstract

Background: Ethical violations by government personnel remain a persistent challenge that undermines legal integrity and public trust. Specific background: Cases involving corruption, abuse of authority, and narcotics misuse within military environments reveal the complexity of administrative and disciplinary mechanisms. Knowledge gap: Limited studies address how State Administrative Law functions when ethical violations occur within military institutions. Aims: This study analyzes the application of administrative legal instruments in responding to severe ethical violations committed by government personnel, including military officers. Results: The findings show that administrative law provides a structured framework for ensuring accountability through sanctions, supervision, and adherence to legality and professional standards, although its implementation is hindered by weak oversight, permissive bureaucratic culture, and political intervention. Novelty: This research integrates ethical perspectives with administrative legal mechanisms in cases involving military actors, offering an administrative viewpoint beyond conventional military criminal analysis. Implications: Strengthening technical guidelines, institutional coordination, and ethical culture is necessary for reinforcing administrative accountability and promoting principled governance within public institutions. Highlights: • Administrative law serves as a framework for addressing ethical misconduct in government institutions. • Ethical violations within military settings reveal gaps in administrative oversight and institutional coordination. • Strengthening guidelines and ethical culture enhances accountability in public administration. Keywords: State Administrative Law, Professional Ethics, Government Accountability, Administrative Sanctions, Public Governance

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acopen

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...