Law and Democracy Insight
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June 2026

The Politics of Law and the Challenges of Achieving Equitable Law Enforcement in Indonesia

Grace Juanita (Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Bandung)



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Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

The politics of law plays a strategic role in shaping the direction of regulation-making and the effectiveness of law enforcement in Indonesia. However, law enforcement practices continue to face various challenges, such as the dominance of political interests, suboptimal public participation, weak regulatory harmonization, and issues regarding the independence and integrity of law enforcement officials. This study aims to analyze the role of the politics of law in achieving responsive and just law enforcement in Indonesia and to formulate strategies for strengthening it. The research employs a normative-juridical method utilizing statutory, conceptual, and case-based approaches through a literature review of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. Qualitative analysis is conducted using legal interpretation and deductive reasoning. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of law enforcement is significantly influenced by the quality of the politics of law, particularly regarding the implementation of Law Number 48 of 2009 concerning Judicial Power; Law Number 12 of 2011 concerning the Formation of Legislation (as amended by Law Number 13 of 2022); and Law Number 30 of 2002 concerning the Corruption Eradication Commission (as amended by Law Number 19 of 2019). Strengthening the politics of law through participatory regulation-making, enhanced official integrity, the independence of law enforcement institutions, and effective oversight is a key factor in realizing a law enforcement system that is responsive, accountable, and just.

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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 ...