Reorientation of Judicial Review in Upholding the Principles of the Rule of Law: An Analysis of the Strengthening of Constitutional Review in Indonesia

Reivo Ibanes; Emy Hajar Abra; Pristika Handayani; Alwan Hadiyanto; Sefti Azrianti

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.5093

Reivo Ibanes Magister Hukum, Fakultas Pascasarjana Hukum, Universitas Riau Kepulauan
Emy Hajar Abra Magister Hukum, Fakultas Pascasarjana Hukum, Universitas Riau Kepulauan
Pristika Handayani Magister Hukum, Fakultas Pascasarjana Hukum, Universitas Riau Kepulauan
Alwan Hadiyanto Magister Hukum, Fakultas Pascasarjana Hukum, Universitas Riau Kepulauan
Sefti Azrianti Magister Hukum, Fakultas Pascasarjana Hukum, Universitas Riau Kepulauan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.5093

Keywords: judicial review, constitutional review, rule of law, Constitutional Court, Supreme Court

Abstract

This study examines the reorientation of judicial review in strengthening constitutional review in Indonesia as an instrument for upholding the rule of law. Focusing on the dynamics between the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court, fragmentation of constitutional interpretation, and the effectiveness of rights protection. The research employs normative legal research with statutory, conceptual, case, and comparative approaches. Findings indicate that the dualistic judicial review system creates interpretative inconsistency and weakens constitutional unity. The Constitutional Court has evolved into a constitutional standard setter through progressive decisions, while the Supreme Court maintains a legal conformity approach. This condition is exacerbated by the absence of an effective judicial dialogue mechanism. Comparative analysis shows that countries with centralized constitutional review systems achieve higher interpretative consistency. This study recommends an integrative constitutional review model based on structural, substantive, and cultural dimensions to strengthen constitutional supremacy and the effectiveness of the democratic rule of law. The model also emphasizes institutional coordination, legislative quality improvement, and constitutional culture development as essential pillars of sustainable constitutional governance in Indonesia and rule of law consolidation theoretical and practical framework.

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