The Relevance of Progressive Legal Theory in Judicial System Reform in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.59890/ijsr.v3i1.151Keywords:
Progressive Legal Theory (PLT), Indonesian Judicial Reform, Substantive Justice, Restorative JusticeAbstract
This study examines the challenges of Indonesia's justice system, focusing on structural corruption, administrative inefficiencies, and the dominance of positivistic legal culture. The research uses Progressive Legal Theory (PLT) to explore its applicability in judicial reform, particularly in juvenile justice and restorative justice practices. A normative legal approach was adopted, analyzing primary legal sources and relevant academic literature from 2020 to 2024. Findings reveal that PLT offers significant potential for fostering substantive justice but faces barriers like rigid legal culture and inconsistent judicial interpretations. The study underscores the importance of legal culture reform, enhanced judge training, and PLT-based policies. These results provide a foundation for building Indonesia's more adaptive and justice-oriented legal system.
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