Law and Democracy Insight
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025

Legislative Formation and Democratic Governance in Indonesia: Assessing Public Participation in Law-Making Processes

Marmiyati Marmiyati (Universitas Wahid Hasyim, Semarang)
Uddiyana Alias Khoe Keng Hien (Universitas Wahid Hasyim, Semarang)
Harjanto Slamet (Universitas Wahid Hasyim, Semarang)
Pho Seng Ka (Universitas Wahid Hasyim, Semarang)
Ponco Prasetyo (Universitas Wahid Hasyim, Semarang)
Anto Kustanto (Universitas Wahid Hasyim, Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

Public participation stands as an essential component of modern democratic governance because it directly strengthens legislative legitimacy, procedural transparency, and institutional accountability within the state structure. This comprehensive normative juridical study examines legislative formation and democratic governance in Indonesia, grounding its detailed analysis in the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 12 of 2011, Law No. 13 of 2022, and Constitutional Court Decision No. 91/PUU-XVIII/2020. Utilizing both statutory and conceptual frameworks, the evaluation thoroughly reviews primary and secondary legal materials to determine how public consultation effectively operates within the modern law-making lifecycle. The core findings indicate that meaningful public involvement significantly improves legislative legitimacy, promotes administrative transparency, and enhances overall public accountability. Nevertheless, substantial challenges concerning practical implementation, procedural legitimacy, and public accessibility continue to hinder optimal governance outcomes. The study concludes that strengthening genuine public participation remains entirely indispensable for advancing democratic governance, protecting fundamental constitutional rights, and substantially improving overall legislative quality throughout Indonesia.

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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 ...