Pena Justisia: Media Komunikasi dan Kajian Hukum
Vol. 24 No. 1 (2025): Pena Justisia

CHILD PROTECTION IN A LEGAL AND DEMOCRATIC STATE THROUGH ELECTION GENERAL FRIENDLY CHILD

Hisar Siregar (Faculty Of Law, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Medan, Indonesia)
Budiman N.P.D Sinaga (Faculty Of Law, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Medan, Indonesia)
Meli Hertati Gultom (Faculty Of Law, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2025

Abstract

Children's rights are part of the human rights enshrined in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. As a nation governed by the rule of law, Indonesia must protect human rights. However, as a democratic nation, Indonesia must implement the principle of democracy or people's sovereignty, namely guaranteeing the role of and citizens in the decision-making process. One effort to realize the principles of democracy is through general elections (Pemilu), in which political parties are among the participants. Problems begin to emerge when, in a state based on the rule of law and democracy, children's human rights are still not optimally protected in election practices, one of which is reflected in the misuse of children in political activities. Furthermore, in a democratic state, political education is necessary for every citizen, including children. Based on this, The practice of the rule of law and democracy must be implemented harmoniously. This can be achieved through the implementation of general elections that protect the rights of the people. right basic child that is election general Which friendly Children

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Journal Info

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hk

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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