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The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies
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he Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies (e-ISSN: 3164-3531) is a peer-reviewed journal published by JUSTISIA GLOBAL EDUKASI in online format two times per year (April & October). The journal focusing on critical approaches to law and legal institutions in Indonesia and the Global South. The journal provides a scholarly forum for examining law as a product of social, political, economic, historical, and ideological power relations. The journal encourages critical, interdisciplinary, and transformative legal scholarship that challenges formalistic legal thinking and explores structural inequality, legal domination, democratic crisis, and social injustice within the Indonesian legal context.
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Oligarchic Influence and the Crisis of Environmental Law Enforcement in Indonesia Bagas Putra Pamungkas
The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies, April 2026
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Environmental law enforcement in Indonesia continues to face significant challenges despite the existence of comprehensive legal frameworks aimed at protecting natural resources and promoting sustainable development. This study critically examines the influence of oligarchic power on the implementation and effectiveness of environmental law enforcement in Indonesia. Drawing upon the perspectives of Critical Legal Studies (CLS) and political economy, the research explores how economic and political elites shape legal institutions, regulatory processes, and enforcement practices. Using a normative-critical methodology, the study analyzes legal regulations, policy developments, and institutional dynamics related to environmental governance. The findings indicate that environmental law is frequently influenced by unequal power relations that privilege corporate and political interests over environmental protection and community rights. Regulatory capture, selective law enforcement, and institutional dependency contribute to the weakening of legal accountability mechanisms. As a result, environmental degradation often persists despite formal legal prohibitions and judicial interventions. The study further demonstrates that legal norms are not applied in a politically neutral manner but are embedded within broader structures of economic and political power. From a critical legal perspective, environmental law functions not only as a regulatory instrument but also as a site of contestation between competing social interests. The research argues that strengthening environmental justice requires institutional reforms that reduce elite influence, enhance public participation, and increase transparency in decision-making processes. The study concludes that addressing the crisis of environmental law enforcement demands a structural transformation of governance arrangements that perpetuate unequal power relations. These findings contribute to critical legal scholarship by illuminating the relationship between law, power, and environmental governance in contemporary Indonesia.
Critical Legal Analysis of Criminalization Against Environmental Activists in Indonesia Tengku Ismail Rohmat; Sascia Adelia Putri Wardhani
The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies, April 2026
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Environmental activists play an essential role in promoting ecological protection, community rights, and governmental accountability. However, environmental advocacy in Indonesia is increasingly accompanied by legal actions that allegedly criminalize activists and restrict civic participation. This study critically analyzes the phenomenon of criminalization against environmental activists in Indonesia through the framework of Critical Legal Studies. Using a normative and critical legal methodology, the research examines legal provisions, law enforcement practices, and judicial processes associated with environmental activism. The findings reveal that criminalization frequently occurs through the strategic use of defamation laws, public order regulations, and other legal instruments that may be interpreted broadly against individuals and groups challenging powerful economic interests. Such practices create a chilling effect on public participation and undermine democratic engagement in environmental governance. The study further demonstrates that law is not always applied as a neutral mechanism for dispute resolution but can function as an instrument of power that reinforces existing social and economic hierarchies. The unequal distribution of legal resources and political influence often places environmental activists in vulnerable positions when confronting state institutions or corporate actors. The research argues that stronger legal safeguards are necessary to protect environmental defenders and ensure meaningful public participation in environmental decision-making. The study concludes that the criminalization of environmental activism reflects broader tensions between economic development, environmental protection, and democratic freedoms. These findings contribute to critical legal debates concerning the role of law in shaping power relations and the protection of civil society within Indonesia’s environmental governance framework.
Postcolonial Critique of Agrarian Law and Land Inequality in Indonesia Suprapto Suprapto
The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies, April 2026
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Land inequality remains a persistent sociolegal issue in Indonesia despite decades of agrarian reform initiatives and legal reforms aimed at promoting equitable access to land resources. This study offers a postcolonial critique of Indonesia’s agrarian law by examining how historical legacies of colonial governance continue to influence contemporary land relations and patterns of inequality. Employing a Critical Legal Studies and postcolonial theoretical framework, the research analyzes the development of agrarian regulations, land administration systems, and property rights structures. The findings indicate that many contemporary legal arrangements retain institutional characteristics rooted in colonial land governance, including centralized authority, commodification of land, and unequal recognition of customary land rights. These legal structures contribute to the concentration of land ownership and the marginalization of rural and indigenous communities. The study further reveals that legal discourse often presents land regulation as neutral and objective while obscuring underlying power relations that shape access to resources. From a postcolonial perspective, agrarian law reflects broader historical processes of domination and exclusion that continue to affect social and economic development. The research argues that addressing land inequality requires reexamining the ideological assumptions embedded within existing legal frameworks and promoting more inclusive approaches to land governance. Greater recognition of customary tenure systems and participatory decision-making processes may contribute to more equitable outcomes. The study concludes that agrarian reform should involve not only legal redistribution measures but also critical reflection on the historical foundations of contemporary land law. These findings enrich critical legal scholarship concerning law, colonial legacies, and social justice in Indonesia.
Digital Surveillance, State Power, and Civil Liberties in Contemporary Indonesia Muhammad Abdurrahman
The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies, April 2026
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The rapid expansion of digital technologies has transformed governance, public administration, and security practices across the world, including Indonesia. While digital surveillance technologies offer opportunities to enhance public security and administrative efficiency, they also raise significant concerns regarding privacy, accountability, and civil liberties. This study critically examines the relationship between digital surveillance, state power, and civil liberties in contemporary Indonesia through the lens of Critical Legal Studies. Using a normative-critical approach, the research analyzes legal frameworks governing electronic information, data collection, cybersecurity, and state surveillance practices. The findings reveal that digital surveillance mechanisms increasingly expand the capacity of state institutions to monitor individuals and regulate public behavior. However, legal safeguards concerning privacy rights, transparency, and oversight mechanisms remain insufficient in addressing potential abuses of power. The study demonstrates that surveillance technologies are not merely technical instruments but are embedded within broader political and legal structures that shape relationships between citizens and the state. From a critical perspective, the expansion of surveillance capabilities may reinforce asymmetrical power relations and limit democratic freedoms when accountability mechanisms are weak. The research argues that effective regulation must balance legitimate security objectives with the protection of constitutional rights and civil liberties. Strengthening judicial oversight, data protection standards, and public accountability frameworks is essential for maintaining democratic governance in the digital era. The study concludes that critical examination of surveillance law is necessary to prevent the normalization of excessive state control and to safeguard individual freedoms within Indonesia’s evolving digital society.
The Political Economy of Corruption Law Enforcement in Indonesia Ridwan Arifin; Auliya Rochman; Muhammad Ikram Nur Fuady
The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): The Indonesian Journal of Critical Legal Studies, April 2026
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Corruption remains one of the most persistent challenges affecting governance, public trust, and economic development in Indonesia. Although extensive legal reforms and institutional mechanisms have been introduced to combat corruption, enforcement outcomes often reveal inconsistencies and political contestation. This study examines corruption law enforcement in Indonesia through a political economy and Critical Legal Studies perspective. Using a normative-critical methodology, the research analyzes the interaction between legal institutions, political interests, and economic power structures in shaping anti-corruption enforcement. The findings indicate that corruption law enforcement operates within a complex environment characterized by competing political agendas, institutional rivalries, and unequal access to power. Legal processes frequently reflect broader political and economic dynamics rather than functioning as entirely autonomous mechanisms of justice. The study demonstrates that selective enforcement, institutional dependence, and political intervention may undermine the effectiveness and legitimacy of anti-corruption initiatives. Furthermore, anti-corruption discourse often emphasizes legal compliance while overlooking structural factors that facilitate corrupt practices. From a critical legal perspective, corruption is not merely an individual legal violation but also a manifestation of broader governance and power relations. The research argues that sustainable anti-corruption reform requires strengthening institutional independence, enhancing public accountability, and addressing structural inequalities that enable the concentration of political and economic influence. The study concludes that effective corruption law enforcement depends on transforming both legal institutions and the political-economic conditions within which they operate. These findings contribute to critical legal scholarship by highlighting the interconnected relationship between law, power, and governance in contemporary Indonesia.

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