Law and Democracy Insight
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): June 2024

Administrative Justice and Democratic Governance: Strengthening Citizen Protection Through Administrative Law in Indonesia

Mohammad Belayet Hossain (Curtin University Malaysia, Sarawak)
Tasfiea Rahman Rifa (Chittagong Independent University, Chittagong)
Ramisa Jahan (Chittagong Independent University, Chittagong, Bangladesh
University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2024

Abstract

Administrative justice plays a vital role in strengthening democratic governance by ensuring accountability, legal certainty, and protection against unlawful governmental actions. This study examines the contribution of administrative justice to democratic governance in Indonesia using a normative juridical approach. The analysis focuses on the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 30 of 2014 concerning Government Administration, and the legal framework governing the State Administrative Court (PTUN). Relevant literature published between 2020 and 2024 was systematically reviewed to analyze the relationship between administrative justice, public administration, and democratic governance. The findings demonstrate that administrative justice enhances democratic governance through judicial oversight, accountability mechanisms, legal protection, transparency, and improved access to justice. Nevertheless, significant challenges remain, including institutional capacity limitations, the exercise of administrative discretion, digital governance issues, and procedural accessibility. The study concludes that strengthening administrative justice is essential for promoting accountable, transparent, and democratic public administration while reinforcing the rule of law and protecting citizens' rights in Indonesia.

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ldi

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Law and Democracy Insight (e-ISSN: 3031-4615) is a journal that delves into legal dimensions within the context of democratic governance. Published by Integra Academic Press, the journal aims to provide in-depth insights into the interaction between legal systems and democratic values. Its scope ...