Jurnal Ilmu Hukum The Juris
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): JURNAL ILMU HUKUM : THE JURIS

PERAN MAHKAMAH KONSTITUSI DALAM MENJAGA STABILITAS KONSTITUSIONAL NEGARA

Muhammad Rafli (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Habaring Hurung Sampit, Sampit, Indonesia)
Rorry Pramudya (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Habaring Hurung Sampit, Sampit, Indonesia)
Yuli Fitriah (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Habaring Hurung Sampit, Sampit, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

The existence of the Constitutional Court (MK) within the modern constitutional system is a fundamental pillar in upholding the principles of constitutionalism and limiting absolute governmental power. This normative study aims to analyze the strategic position of the Constitutional Court as the guardian of democracy and to identify the impact of challenges to judicial independence and ethical violations within the judiciary. Using statutory and conceptual approaches, data were collected through literature studies and analysis of relevant legal documents. The findings indicate that through the mechanism of judicial review, the Constitutional Court plays a crucial role in ensuring citizens' constitutional rights and in operating a system of checks and balances among state institutions. However, this institution also faces significant challenges related to the integrity and impartiality of its judges. Ethical violations by judges and legal misconduct by judicial actors have significantly reduced public legitimacy, threatened legal certainty, and triggered political distrust. Therefore, strengthening ethical sanctions through the Constitutional Court Honorary Council (MKMK) and enhancing internal oversight functions are essential prerequisites for maintaining the dignity of the highest judicial institution and preserving constitutional supremacy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

juris

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

JURNAL ILMU HUKUM "THE JURIS" adalah Jurnal ilmiah yang diterbitkan secara berkala oleh SEKOLAH TINGGI ILMU HUKUM AWANG LONG, SAMARINDA. Pemilihan dan penggunaan kata THE JURIS dimaksudkan untuk menunjukkan pemetaan lingkup ide dan gagasan dari para praktisi, akademisi, dan ilmuan hukum yang ...