Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): (GIJLSS) Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (September

Protection of Minority Rights to Equality Before the Law in the Legal System in Indonesia

Rian Panji Satria (Universitas Darul Ulum Islamic Centre Sudirman Guppi, Indonesia)
Hono Sejati (Universitas Darul Ulum Islamic Centre Sudirman Guppi, Indonesia)
Irfan Rizky Hutomo (Universitas Darul Ulum Islamic Centre Sudirman Guppi, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Nov 2025

Abstract

Reform in Indonesia brings great expectacy for respect for human rights, including protection for minority groups. However, in reality, discrimination still occurs that is contrary to the ideals of the reform. This study aims to analyze legal protection for minority groups in Indonesia using normative legal methods through literature studies and analysis of laws and regulations. The results indicate that although there are various national legal instruments, such as the 1945 Constitution, and the Human Rights Law, and ratification of international instruments such as the ICCPR and ICERD, the implementation of legal protection for minority groups still faces various challenges. The main factors that hinder the effectiveness of this protection include structural discrimination, weak law enforcement, and the lack of concrete affirmative policies. Therefore, strategic steps are needed in the policy of protecting minority groups, including a more progressive human rights-based approach, strengthening regulations, and increasing the government's commitment to enforcing fair and equal legal protection for all citizens, including minority groups.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

GIJLSS

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (GIJLSS) is a journal that uses a blind peer-review model that can be accessed online. GIJLSS aims to publish a journal containing quality articles that will be able to contribute thoughts from theoretical and empirical perspectives for the ...