<![CDATA[The granting of amnesty to Hasto Kristiyanto has sparked serious public debate, particularly regarding the potential politicization of this legal instrument. This study analyzes the authority of amnesty in the Hasto Kristiyanto case using a normative-juridical approach. The results show that although procedurally it meets formal requirements, this amnesty raises questions regarding constitutional limitations and legal political implications. The concept of "state interest" as the basis for granting amnesty requires a more objective interpretation to avoid political subjectivity. The resulting implications include the potential for weakening judicial independence, erosion of the rule of law, and decreased public trust in the Indonesian criminal justice system. The study recommends the need for governance of amnesty authority in a democratic Indonesia, such as objective criteria for state interests, strengthening the checks and balances mechanism, limiting the types of crimes that can be pardoned, and increasing transparency to ensure fair implementation and in line with the principles of a democratic state under the rule of law.]]>
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