Indonesian Minority Justice Review
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): October, 2025

Judicial Responses to Minority Rights Violations in Indonesia: Case Studies of Religious and Ethnic Conflicts

Mahendra Putra (Universitas Andalas)
Budiarto Syahputra (Universitas Islam Riau)
Nurulaini Hidayah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau)
Indriani Putri (Australian National University)



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Publish Date
15 Oct 2025

Abstract

The protection of minority rights in Indonesia faces significant challenges due to the complex interplay of law, politics, and social tensions. This paper analyzes judicial responses to cases involving religious and ethnic minority communities, focusing on the effectiveness of courts in upholding constitutional protections and international human rights standards. Case studies from Aceh, West Papua, and Central Java highlight patterns in legal reasoning, evidentiary challenges, and the broader social consequences of judicial decisions. Interviews with lawyers, judges, and affected community members provide insight into the perceived legitimacy of the justice system among minority groups. The findings suggest that while Indonesia’s judiciary has made strides in recognizing minority rights, inconsistencies and political pressures continue to limit the full realization of justice. The study offers policy recommendations to strengthen legal mechanisms, enhance judicial independence, and promote minority participation in legal processes, contributing to broader global debates on judicial protection of minority rights.

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minority

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Indonesian Minority Justice Review (e-ISSN: 3164-581X) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA in online format (electronic journal). First published in 2024, the journal is issued quarterly in January, April, July, and October. It provides an ...