Law Development Journal
Vol 8, No 2 (2026): June 2026

ELECTORAL REFORM AND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW OF PRESIDENTIAL THRESHOLD IN INDONESIA

Ridwan Syaidi (Faculty of Law, Pertiba University)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2026

Abstract

The persistent disregard of Constitutional Court decisions by legislative bodies has emerged as a critical issue undermining legal certainty within Indonesia’s constitutional framework. Although the Constitution stipulates that Constitutional Court rulings are final and binding, their practical implementation is frequently ignored or inadequately followed up. This study examines the implications of such non-compliance for legal certainty and the constitutional authority of legislative institutions. Employing a normative juridical approach and case studies of several Constitutional Court decisions that remain unenforced, the research reveals that neglecting these rulings creates legal vacuums, fosters normative inconsistencies, and weakens the principle of constitutional supremacy. The findings further indicate that the absence of effective sanction mechanisms for non-compliance is a primary factor contributing to low adherence. Accordingly, the study recommends strengthening both regulatory provisions and the supervisory bodies tasked with ensuring the enforcement of Constitutional Court decisions as part of broader efforts to reinforce a legal system firmly grounded in constitutionalism.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ldj

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Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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The aims of this journal is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers and practitioners for publishing the original research articles or review articles. The focus and scope of the articles published in this journal deal with a broad range of topics, including: Criminal Law; Civil Law; ...