Journal Equity of Law and Governance
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal Equity of Law and Governance

Restorative Justice–Based Tourism Investment Dispute Resolution Model: A Theoretical and Normative Study

Made Cinthya Puspita Shara (Universitas Udayana, Denpasar-Bali, Indonesia)
Putu Ade Harriestna Martana (Universitas Udayana, Denpasar-Bali, Indonesia)
Nyoman Satyayudha Dananjaya (Universitas Udayana, Denpasar-Bali, Indonesia)
Kadek Agus Sudiarawan (Universitas Udayana, Denpasar-Bali, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to identify the challenges in resolving tourism investment disputes through a restorative justice approach, based on Howard Zehr's theory, and to assess the applicability of mediation mechanisms as an alternative form of inclusive and sustainable dispute resolution. Investment disputes in the tourism sector in Indonesia reflect the complexity of the relationship between economic, social, and cultural interests, especially when such investments impact the rights of local communities and environmental sustainability. This study employs a normative legal research method that combines a regulatory approach, a conceptual approach, and case studies. The study finds that Indonesia's formal legal system has not fully accommodated the need for the restoration of social relations in tourism investment conflicts. A restorative approach that emphasizes dialogue, participation, and restoration is important to integrate into dispute resolution policies. Mediation, as an ADR mechanism in line with the principles of restorative justice, has proven to be capable of providing more adaptive and participatory solutions. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen regulations and institutions that support the application of restorative mediation within the national investment legal framework to promote fair, sustainable, and recovery-oriented tourism development.

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elg

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The scope of this journal area any topics concerning Legal Studies and Human Rights in all aspects. Scientific articles dealing with Civil Law, Indonesian Law, Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, International Law, Philosophy of Law, and Human Rights are particularly ...