Local Government Responsibility in Ensuring Legal Protection for Teachers: A Case Study of Jambi Province

Hartati Hartati (Faculty of Law, Universitas Jambi)
Ratna Dewi (Universitas Jambi)
Ivan Fauzani Raharja (Universitas Jambi)
Dimas Subekti (Universitas Jambi)

Indonesian State Law Review (ISLRev)
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian State Law Review, April 2026

This study examines the role of the Jambi Provincial Government in providing legal protection for teachers in performing their professional duties. Using a combined normative and empirical legal approach, the study finds that legal protection remains structurally weak due to the absence of local regulations, lack of legal aid institutions, and poor inter-agency coordination. These conditions create legal uncertainty and contribute to a “culture of legal fear” among teachers. The study proposes a regional-based legal protection model involving regulatory reform, institutional strengthening, and cross-sectoral coordination. This model contributes to the development of responsive governance and reinforces the implementation of substantive regional autonomy.