<![CDATA[Political parties play an important role in maintaining the quality of democracy through cadre development and the enforcement of internal ethical standards. However, various disciplinary and ethical violations occurring within several parties, including the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), indicate ongoing challenges in preserving organizational integrity. In Kota Kupang, the effectiveness of the Honorary Council as the body responsible for enforcing the party’s code of ethics remains unclear, as the mechanisms for handling violations are often influenced by internal political dynamics and limited transparency. This condition highlights the need to examine how the Honorary Council performs its ethical functions and how these functions are implemented at the local level. This study aims to analyze the functions of the Honorary Council of PDI-P Kota Kupang in handling violations of the party’s code of ethics and to identify the challenges that affect its effectiveness. The research employs normative and empirical juridical methods with socio-legal and conceptual approaches. Data were collected through observations, document studies, and interviews with seven respondents selected using purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using a descriptive juridical method. The findings indicate that the Honorary Council performs key functions, including receiving and verifying reports, conducting clarifications, enforcing internal rules based on the AD/ART, and providing sanction recommendations. However, implementation remains constrained by the Council’s non-autonomous position within the DPC structure and the influence of personal relationships and internal political dynamics. In conclusion, the Honorary Council has carried out its functions, but stronger procedures and more consistent sanction enforcement are needed to improve its effectiveness]]>
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