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Sriwijaya Law Review
Published by Universitas Sriwijaya
ISSN : 25415298     EISSN : 25416464     DOI : 10.28946
Core Subject : Science, Social,
The Sriwijaya Law Review known as the SLRev launched on the 31st January 2017 and inaugurated formally by the Rector of the university is a forum which aims to provide a high-quality research and writing related to law. Areas that relevant to the scope of the journal cover: business law, criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, and international law
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Regulating Work from Home to Promote Work-Life Balance: A Comparative Legal Review of Malaysia, the UK and Australia Ruzita Azmi; Zurina Adnan; Rosmawani Che Hashim; Siti Nur Samawati Ahmad
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 10 Issue 1, January 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.v10i1.4771

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The traditional office-based model of employment has undergone a significant transformation as flexible working arrangements (FWAs) and remote work have become increasingly prevalent. This development has been influenced by technological progress and evolving societal expectations regarding work-life balance (WLB). In many Commonwealth countries, such as Malaysia, the COVID-19 pandemic catalysed the widespread adoption of flexible and remote work arrangements. As lockdowns and social distancing measures forced businesses to adapt, many organisations discovered the viability and effectiveness of remote work, particularly working from home (WFH). This paper aims to examine the legal framework and policies or best practices in Malaysia that promote WLB and facilitate WFH options, and to compare these policies or best practices and legal frameworks with those in developed commonwealth countries such as the UK and Australia. This paper applies doctrinal research and comparative methods. The doctrinal or library research comes from textbooks, reports and articles from law and non-law journals and reviews. Doctrinal research aims to understand the principles of law and policies dealing with FWA and WFH options. A comparative study will be employed to examine similarities and differences across situations within the same commonwealth legal system. The paper concludes that, to promote WLB and facilitate the WFH option through FWA, a comprehensive legal framework and effective policies are required, especially in Malaysia .
Reforming Contempt of Court Regulation in Indonesia: Addressing Indirect Interference and Trial by the Press Neisa Angrum Adisti; Febrian; Febby Mutiara Nelson
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 10 Issue 1, January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.v10i1.5065

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Contempt of court refers to acts threatening the dignity, independence, and integrity of the judicial process. In Indonesia, the regulatory treatment of contempt of court remains fragmented and incomplete. Existing provisions, including those in the Criminal Code, primarily focus on direct disruptions during court proceedings, while failing to address broader, subtler forms of interference adequately. This regulatory gap contributes to legal uncertainty and inconsistent enforcement. A notable omission is the lack of clear mechanisms to regulate indirect contempt, such as trial by the press, in which excessive or prejudicial media coverage can influence public opinion, undermine the presumption of innocence, and jeopardise judicial impartiality. This research examines the urgent need for a dedicated and comprehensive legal framework governing contempt of court in Indonesia, addressing the philosophical foundations, the urgency of enacting a specific and impartial regulation, and the limited scope of indirect forms of trial by the press under Indonesia's national Criminal Code. Employing normative legal research, this study draws upon statutory analysis, conceptual exploration, and comparative legal approaches. As a result, a comprehensive contempt of court statute is urgently needed not merely to shield judicial officers from insult, but to safeguard the right to a fair trial, legal certainty, and the continuous, unhindered administration of justice as core elements of the rule of law. Such legislation should protect the integrity and authority of the courts in a way that reinforces democratic accountability and restores public confidence in the judiciary as an institution, rather than serving as a blunt instrument to silence criticism or privilege judicial dignity over systemic transparency.
Reconstructing Notarial Liability in Sale and Purchase Binding Agreements in Indonesia Sulaiman; Yusrizal Hasbi; Muhamad Helmi Md Said; Faisal
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 10 Issue 1, January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.v10i1.5078

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This study examines the professional liability of notaries for drafting Sale and Purchase Binding Agreements (PPJB) in Indonesia, which serve as preliminary contracts when a Sale and Purchase Deed (AJB) cannot yet be executed, but often give rise to legal disputes. Such disputes commonly stem from negligence in verifying the object's legality, weak application of the precautionary principle, and partiality toward one party. Using normative legal research, this study analyses primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials using descriptive and analytical methods, drawing on statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. The findings show that notaries' professional liability in PPJB transactions rests on five core elements: compliance with positive law, application of the precautionary principle, neutrality, protection of the parties' interests, and observance of professional ethics. Establishing a causal link between notarial acts or omissions and parties' losses requires an integrated evidentiary approach that combines factual and juridical causation, particularly the doctrines of conditio sine qua non and adequate cause. Sanctions must be imposed proportionately, taking into account the degree of fault, the nature of the violation, and its impact, ranging from administrative and ethical sanctions to civil and criminal liability. The novelty of this research lies in formulating an integrative and systematic framework that connects notarial professional standards, causation doctrines, and proportional sanctions within PPJB disputes. This framework clarifies notarial accountability and strengthens preventive legal practice nationwide.
Marine Conservation in the East Sea: Legal, Political, and Economic Constraints on Vietnam’s Environmental Governance Hung Chu Manh; Hoang Do Qui; Tuan Vu Van
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 10 Issue 1, January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.v10i1.5104

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The study investigated the challenges and prospects of marine resource management in regions with overlapping maritime claims. It particularly focused on Vietnam’s efforts to conserve Vietnam’s East Sea. Geopolitical constraints, legal uncertainties, and economic mechanisms are the main factors that impede the effective management of maritime resources in disputed areas, as seen in the 1982 UNCLOS and regional legal regimes. This qualitative study employed a structural, analytical approach to exploit secondary resources, using case studies and literature analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of Vietnam’s policies in sustainable fisheries management, marine protected areas, and international collaborations with neighbouring countries. The results reveal that Vietnam has made progress in adopting preventive measures pursuant to the 1982 UNCLOS; however, it also faces serious challenges in implementing them, including insufficient regional cooperation, territorial disputes, and scientific uncertainties. The study underscores the urgent need for a robust legal and institutional framework to facilitate sustainable resource management across overlapping maritime claims. Therefore, the findings highlight the necessity of enhanced cooperation, stronger enforcement of legal frameworks, and greater scientific collaboration to address the conservation challenges of Vietnam’s East Sea.
Beyond Territoriality: Assessing the Effectiveness of the Madrid System for Trademark Protection in Indonesia Ni Ketut Supasti Dharmawan; Made Suksma Prijandhini Devi Salain; Putu Aras Samsithawrati; Annalisa Yahanan
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 10 Issue 1, January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.v10i1.5208

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Registered trademark protection is territorial, granting legal rights only within the jurisdiction where the mark is registered. To overcome this limitation, the WIPO administers the Madrid System, which allows trademark owners to obtain protection in multiple member countries through a single international application. Indonesia has adopted this system through Law No. 20 of 2016. However, its utilisation by Indonesian trademark owners remains relatively low. This study examines the benefits of the Madrid System for Indonesian trademark owners in accessing global markets and analyses the challenges that hinder its effective use. Employing a socio-legal research method, the study finds that the Madrid System offers clear advantages, including administrative efficiency through a single application filed in one language, centralised management by WIPO, and cost savings through the payment of one set of fees in a single currency. Despite these benefits, several obstacles limit participation. These include low public awareness of international trademark registration, high registration costs that disproportionately affect micro, small, and medium enterprises, and limited English-language proficiency among applicants. A further significant concern is the risk of a "central attack," whereby the refusal or cancellation of the basic Indonesian application within the first five years may invalidate all corresponding international registrations. Additionally, weak inter-institutional coordination and the absence of measurable policy indicators undermine effective implementation. The study underscores the need for stronger government intervention to enhance national trademark registration and to improve public understanding of the strategic importance of international trademark protection.
The Implementation of Agrarian Reform for Achieving Food Security: Lessons from West Jawa Ida Nurlinda; Lego Karjoko; Farida Patittingi; An Nissa Ayu Mutia
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 10 Issue 1, January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.v10i1.5408

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Land tenure and ownership in Indonesia are marked by two interrelated structural problems: limited land availability to meet development needs and the concentration of land ownership in the hands of a small group of individuals or business entities. This concentration restricts access to land for much of the population, particularly marginal farming communities whose livelihoods depend on land cultivation. Accordingly, agrarian reform is necessary to restructure land tenure, ownership, use, and utilisation in a more equitable and sustainable manner. West Java Province, as Indonesia’s most densely populated region, faces acute challenges due to limited state land availability and a high proportion of low-income residents. In this context, agrarian reform must be treated as a development priority. This article examines agrarian reform as a regulatory and social engineering instrument aimed at achieving national development objectives, particularly food self-sufficiency and poverty alleviation, using West Java Province as a case study. The findings demonstrate that although agrarian reform in West Java has been relatively well planned and implemented, its effectiveness is constrained by insufficient budgetary support and limited involvement of Regional Government Agencies (Organisasi Perangkat Daerah/OPD), especially in the execution of access reform programmes such as economic empowerment initiatives for agrarian reform beneficiaries. The study argues that stronger institutional coordination and enhanced collaboration among OPD are essential to improve access reform and to realise food security as a central objective of agrarian reform.
Conscientious Avoidance: How Knowledge in the Prosecutorial System Shapes Indonesia’s Transition? Harison Citrawan; Nurrahman Aji Utomo
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 9 Issue 2, July 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.v9i2.969

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The prevailing view in transitional justice studies suggests that Indonesia is experiencing a political transition without justice. In this article, we attempt to examine the conscientious avoidance of criminal prosecution of past gross human rights violation cases. Through the lens of sociology of punishment, we identify three factors that shape this current penal decision: the knowledge and domination in the penal system, the human rights-focused criminal victim protection and the welfare assistance as a symbolic reparation aimed at neutralising past atrocity crimes. This research employs a narrative approach under the discipline of socio-legal studies. This article contends that the decentralised structure of knowledge within the penal system reflects the dominance and authority in penal decisions, which consist of competing groups and interests. This complexity poses challenges at the institutional level in transforming the political motives behind past atrocities into criminal justice knowledge. The evolving nature of this knowledge within the country’s penal system indicates a future path for the prosecution of past atrocity crimes.
Protecting the Right to Clean Water: Legal Challenges and Solutions for River Pollution in Kurdistan Hiwa Rashid Ali; Asmar Abdul Rahim; Haslinda Mohd Anuar
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 9 Issue 1, January 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.Vol9.Iss1.1644.pp71-94

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Access to clean water is a fundamental human right recognised by the United Nations. However, in Iraq, particularly in the Kurdistan region, this right is under significant threat due to severe pollution and contamination of rivers. While the Iraqi Constitution and environmental laws indirectly acknowledge the right to clean water, the legal and institutional framework for river protection remains inadequate. This study focuses on the Tanjero River as a case study to assess Iraq's legal framework and enforcement mechanisms for water resource protection. This study identifies critical gaps in legislation and enforcement through a qualitative and socio-legal methodology, including interviews and analysis of relevant laws such as Law No. 8 (2008) for Environmental Protection and Improvement. The findings reveal that the Tanjero River's pollution is primarily caused by mismanagement of water resources, insufficient legislation, weak enforcement, lack of coordination, and inadequate infrastructure. The Kurdistan Regional Government must prioritise sustainable water resource management, establish a comprehensive legal framework, and implement rigorous enforcement measures to address these issues. These steps are essential to safeguarding the right to clean water, protecting public health, and promoting sustainable development in the region.
Legislative Controls for Disciplinary Penalties Imposed on Public Servants: A Comparative Analysis of Jordanian and French Legal Frameworks Tareq Al-Billeh
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 9 Issue 1, January 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.Vol9.Iss1.2777.pp137-156

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This study examines the legislative framework governing disciplinary penalties imposed on public servants under the Jordanian Civil Service Regulation of 2020 and the French General Civil Service Law of 2021. It seeks to analyze the concept of disciplinary punishment, its legal nature, and the fundamental principles that regulate its application within public administration. Additionally, the research explores the extent of judicial oversight exercised by administrative courts over disciplinary sanctions, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural safeguards. By adopting a comparative approach, the study highlights both the similarities and differences between the Jordanian and French legal systems concerning the imposition of disciplinary penalties and the mechanisms of judicial review applicable to such measures. The findings underscore that while administrative authorities possess discretionary power in selecting disciplinary measures, this discretion must be exercised within the confines of legality, adhering to the principle of proportionality. The study emphasizes that excessive or disproportionate penalties risk judicial intervention, reinforcing the necessity for fair and reasoned decision-making. Furthermore, the research concludes that disciplinary sanctions should be proportionate to the severity of the infraction, with administrative bodies ensuring a clear and precise definition of violations and their circumstances. This clarity facilitates effective judicial oversight and prevents arbitrary or overly punitive disciplinary measures, thus maintaining a balance between administrative authority and legal accountability.
Navigating Legal Barriers: The Impact of Foreign Subsidies Regulation on Chinese SOEs in EU Public Procurement Tongle Si
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 9 Issue 1, January 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.Vol9.Iss1.3048.pp114-136

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The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), effective from July 2023, aims to create a level playing field in the EU internal market by addressing concerns about non-EU companies gaining unfair advantages through subsidies from their home countries. By granting the European Commission extensive investigative powers, particularly in public procurement and mergers, the FSR aims to ensure fair competition and fill regulatory gaps in the EU’s existing legal framework. However, the regulation’s impact on the participation of non-EU companies in the EU public procurement market remains insufficiently explained. This article examines the impact of the FSR on non-EU companies, focusing on its effects on public procurement, especially case studies from the Commission’s investigations into two Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs). It offers a detailed interpretation of the FSR’s rules on foreign subsidies in the context of EU public procurement from both procedural and substantive perspectives. Additionally, the article provides practical recommendations for non-EU companies seeking to navigate the FSR's requirements and minimise its negative impacts while maintaining their participation in EU public procurement markets.