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Law Research Review Quarterly
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27163415     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/snh
Core Subject : Education, Social,
The Law Research Review Quarterly has a history and rich vein of legal scholarship, especially for law student, combining distinct publication on the law of Indonesia, as well as Southeast Asia, and prominence within the Faculty of Law Universitas Negeri Semarang, with leading contributions to the discussion and shaping of law across the civil law world and further afield.
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Changes in Minimum Criminal Sanctions for Corruption Offenses in the National Criminal Code Based on the Perspective of the Purpose of Punishment Imelia Damai Agusthin; Muhammad Azil Maskur
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025): Articles in press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v11i4.42675

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The National Criminal Code brings about a paradigm shift in punishment from retributive justice to restorative justice, which emphasizes recovery. Through the process of recodification of criminal law, a number of provisions on corruption in the Anti-Corruption Law were revoked and re-regulated in the National Criminal Code. However, the new regulations have sparked debate due to changes in the minimum prison sentence. There are concerns that this change will weaken the severity of criminal punishment for corruption, which has been understood as a crime that harms the public interest. Based on this background, this paper examines the factors behind the changes to the minimum criminal sanctions for corruption in the National Criminal Code and analyzes these changes from the perspective of the objectives of criminal punishment in Indonesia. This study uses the normative legal research method (doctrinal research) with a statute approach and a conceptual approach. The results of the discussion show that the changes in minimum criminal sanctions were driven by a number of factors, including philosophical, sociological, and juridical factors. The objectives of punishment in the National Criminal Code are aimed at protecting the community and rehabilitating perpetrators, the changes to the minimum penalties for corruption, although designed to create balance, tend to shift the focus towards rehabilitation, thereby risking weakening the protection of society if not accompanied by the recovery of state losses, the application of additional sanctions, consistency in verdicts, and improvements to the rehabilitation system, which still faces structural and cultural problems.
Review of Regulatory Framework Governing Digital Tourism Information Center Program Based on Regulatory Impact Assessment Azani, Tiara; Sugiarto, Laga
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025): Articles in press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v11i4.42749

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This study evaluates the Tourism Information Center (TIC) Digital Nusantara’s regulatory framework regarding industrial efficiency. The primary issue is the fragmented, non-binding nature of current circular letters, leading to inconsistent implementation and budgetary waste. Using normative legal research and the Regulation Impact Assessment (RIA) framework, findings show that existing executive rule-making provides flexibility but fails to ensure national data integration. Aligned with Presidential Instruction No. 1/2025 on budget efficiency, this study concludes that a non-regulatory approach—revising technical guidelines and strengthening private-sector partnerships is more effective than creating rigid new regulations. Therefore, the government must prioritize data interoperability standards and formalize digital platform cooperation to ensure a cost-effective, integrated tourism ecosystem.
Development Law in Law Enforcement: Effective Strategies in Dealing with Refugee Smuggling labaka, albri; Nikko Budiman
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025): Articles in press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v11i4.42812

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The complex issue of human smuggling and refugees presents challenges for law enforcement officials in Indonesia. This study analyzes the effectiveness of law enforcement against cases of smuggling of mania, especially refugees, from the perspective of development law theory. Normative juridical research methods with legal and conceptual approaches. The research results show that human smuggling has been regulated in a special regulation through Emergency Law No. 8 of 1995 and Law No. 9 of 1992 concerning Immigration. However, the two laws and regulations only regulate the issue of immigration violations, so it is not possible to ensnare perpetrators of human smuggling crimes. On the other hand, the government's response efforts through Law Number 6 of 2011 are still ineffective in tackling human smuggling. In the context of Development Law Theory, there are strategies for effectiveness in handling the enforcement of refugee smuggling laws in Indonesia in the future, namely The Importance of Regulatory Reform in Dealing with Refugee Smuggling, Discretion in Law Enforcement, Decisions Based on Morals and Social, and the Importance of International Cooperation in Handling Refugee Smuggling, as well as the Empowerment of Law Enforcement Officials
The Role of Regional Government  in Controlling the Conversion of  Agricultural Land to Housing  Growth in Sragen Regency Najma Kusumawardhani Mustika Putri; Ratih Damayanti
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): Articles in Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v12i3.42601

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The growth of housing development in Sragen Regency, an agricultural region, has put pressure on the sustainability of agricultural land. This study aims to analyze housing growth and assess the role of local governments in controlling agricultural land conversion. The research method used is a juridical-empirical legal research with a qualitative approach. Data were obtained through interviews with relevant regional officials, legislation, and literature reviews. The results show that housing development reaches approximately 1,000 units per year, while the level of fulfillment of new housing needs is approximately 87% with a backlog of approximately 28,000 units. The local government has carried out a controlling role through spatial planning instruments, spatial utilization permits, the Suitability of Spatial Utilization Activities (KKPR), as well as coordination between regional officials and the provision of incentives to farmers. However, this role has not been optimal due to a disconnect between the role conception as formulated in spatial planning policies and regulations and the implementation of the local government's role in controlling agricultural land conversion in the field.
Normative Analysis of Online Registration of Sound Trademarks in Indonesia Is'aad, Hanifah; Setiawan, Andry
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): Articles in Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v12i3.43269

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The development of non-traditional brands has led to the expansion of trademark legal protection, including against sound brands. In Indonesia, voice trademarks have been recognized normatively in Law Number 20 of 2016 concerning Trademarks and Geographical Indications and are registered through an online trademark registration system managed by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property. However, this recognition raises various legal and institutional issues, especially related to legal certainty, technical standards for registration, and the effectiveness of the online registration mechanism. This study aims to analyze the normative regulation of voice trademark registration in the Indonesian legal system and examine the legal implications of online voice trademark registration. This study uses a normative legal research method with a legislative approach and a comparative legal approach, by comparing the regulation and practice of voting trademark registration in Indonesia, Australia, and the European Union. In addition, a conceptual approach is used to examine the concept of non-traditional brands, differentiating power, and legal certainty. The results show that although sound trademarks have been normatively recognized, the trademark registration system in Indonesia has not been supported by adequate technical arrangements and operational standards. The absence of examination guidelines and limited transparency in the online registration system create legal uncertainty and expand the administrative discretion of the examiner. This condition has an impact on weak legal protection for applicants and interested parties. This study concludes that strengthening implementing and institutional regulations is needed to realize effective, transparent, and fair registration of voice trademarks.
Comparison of the Implementation of Regional Spatial Plans on Environmental Quality in Dewa Ruci and Glagah Beaches, Purworejo Regency hasanahh, nurrr; Dr. Rini Fidiyani, S.H., M.Hum.
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): Articles in Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v12i3.43349

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The Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) is an instrument in controlling the use of space to maintain environmental sustainability, especially in coastal areas that have a high level of ecological vulnerability. Dewa Ruci Beach and Glagah Beach in Purworejo Regency are developing as coastal tourist areas with differences in the implementation of RTRW that have an impact on environmental quality. This study aims to analyze and compare the implementation of RTRW on environmental quality in the two regions. The research method used is qualitative with a normative juridical approach through a study of Law Number 26 of 2007 concerning Spatial Planning, RTRW regional regulations of Purworejo Regency, as well as laws and regulations related to the management of coastal areas and the environment. Data were obtained through literature studies on primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials, and supported by indirect observations, limited interviews, and documentation. The analysis was conducted in a comparative descriptive manner to identify similarities, differences, and implications of the implementation of RTRW in both research locations. The results of the study show that the implementation of RTRW at Glagah Beach is relatively more effective and in accordance with the normative provisions of spatial planning, which is reflected in the control of space utilization, coastal boundary protection, and environmental conservation efforts. Meanwhile, the implementation of RTRW at Dewa Ruci Beach still faces obstacles in terms of control and law enforcement, resulting in an impact on the quality of the environment that is less than optimal. This study concludes that the implementation of RTRW normatively has a significant effect on the quality of the coastal environment and requires strengthening supervision and consistency of spatial planning policies. KEYWORDS Regional Spatial Plan, Coastal Area, Environmental Quality, Space Utilization Control.
Company Responsibility Regarding Compensation for Workers Who Violate PKWT in Semarang City According to PP No. 35 of 2021 Alif, Muhammad; Sulistiyono, Tri
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): Articles in Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v12i3.43507

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This article discusses the obligation of companies to pay compensation to fixed-term contract workers whose employment relationship has ended due to violations committed by the workers based on laws and regulations, company regulations, and collective labor agreements. The purpose of this study is to analyze the mechanism of compensation payment by companies and the responsibility of companies regarding compensation payments to PKWT workers who violate PKWT or company regulations using an empirical juridical research method through analysis of labor regulations and empirical data obtained through observation and interviews with industrial relations mediators from the Semarang City Manpower Office and several company HR departments. Based on the results of observations and interviews, it was found that there was a discrepancy between the provisions of PP No. 35 of 2021 in conjunction with Law No. 13 of 2003 in conjunction with Law No. 6 of 2023 (das sollen), which requires companies to pay compensation to PKWT workers without exception. However, empirically (das sein), there are still many cases of disputes over rights arising because companies do not fulfill this obligation to workers. This situation has created a legal gap between normative provisions and practice in the field. The Constitutional Court Decision No. 168/PUU-XXI/2023, which requires companies to provide compensation without exception, and the Industrial Relations Court Decision No. 203/Pdt.Sus -PHI/2022/PN Jkt.Pst, which states that companies are required to pay compensation to workers, are examples of the legal consequences faced by companies that fail to comply with applicable regulations.
THE PHENOMENON OF CONSUMER FLEXING OF BRANDED PRODUCTS FOR MEMBERS OF  LEGISLATIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA al banani, sabet; Fidiyani, Rini
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): Articles in press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v12i2.43537

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The practice of flaunting a luxurious lifestyle among public officials through social media has drawn widespread attention, indicating a shift in political communication and self-representation patterns that have the potential to influence public trust and shape a consumerist culture in society. This phenomenon is problematic because it not only touches on social and ethical dimensions but can also lead to legal consequences related to the principles of propriety, integrity, and responsibility through the position obtained. This research has an urgency to legal studies that have not been optimally comprehensive and requires a special study regarding the relationship between officials' flexing with legal principles, government ethics, and social norms in the digital era. This study uses a qualitative method with a normative juridical approach and is supported by non-doctrinal studies through social concept analysis, with data collection techniques in the form of library studies of laws and regulations, legal doctrine, and relevant literature. The results of the study indicate that the flexing phenomenon is influenced by the theory of symbolic consumption and social dramaturgy in the form of the use of modern lifestyles as a means of image formation and status legitimacy. The originality of this research lies in the link between consumer flexing behavior and the legal ethics of public officials in the digital age. This study concludes that there is a need to strengthen ethical regulations and social media oversight mechanisms for legislators.
The Implementation of Legal Protection for Child Perpetrators of Bullying (A Comparative Study of Indonesia and Finland) Fitria, Ika Anisatul Fatma; Rasdi
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): Articles in Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v12i3.43986

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Bullying involving children has become an increasingly serious issue in Indonesia and poses complex legal challenges, particularly when children are positioned not only as victims but also as perpetrators. The prevailing legal framework requires a careful balance between legal accountability and the protection of children’s rights. This article aims to analyze the implementation of legal protection for child perpetrators of bullying in Indonesia and to compare it with the juvenile justice approach applied in Finland. This research employs a normative legal research method using statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. The study examines legislation concerning child protection and the juvenile criminal justice system in Indonesia, relevant international legal instruments, as well as policies on bullying prevention and child protection in Finland. The findings indicate that, although Indonesian law normatively emphasizes the principle of child protection, including the application of diversion and restorative justice, its implementation in cases involving child perpetrators of bullying remains inconsistent and tends to be oriented toward punitive measures. In contrast, Finland prioritizes preventive efforts, psychosocial interventions, and school-based accountability mechanisms, thereby minimizing the use of criminal sanctions against children. This study concludes that enhancing the effectiveness of legal protection for child perpetrators of bullying in Indonesia requires strengthening restorative justice mechanisms, improving inter-agency coordination, and integrating prevention models that are non-punitive in orientation and centered on the best interests of the child.
Social Media Intervention and Substantive Justice Crisis: A Critical Legal Theory Study of Decision 726/Pid.Sus/2023/PN PIg Lovina Manalu, Sherlin; Sri Utari, Indah
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): Articles in Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v12i3.44157

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Social media has influenced criminal justice processes through the formation of public opinion that may exert pressure on  objectivity and independence of law enforcement and judicial institutions. This condition has contributed to a crisis of substantive justice, in which legal proceedings are increasingly shaped by social pressure rather than by principles of procedural justice. This article aims to analyze social media intervention in the criminal justice system using the perspective of Critical Legal Theory. Socio-legal approach implememt by combining normative legal analysis with empirical examination of judicial practices in the digital era. The study shows social media pressure can undermine judicial impartiality, limit the discretion of law enforcement officials, and weaken the legitimacy of judicial institutions. This study concludes that institutional strengthening and legal reconstruction are necessary to preserve judicial independence, protect human rights, and ensure the realization of substantive justice.