Head of the Bureau of Law and Case Administration of the Constitutional Court Fajar Laksono delivering materials during the National Dialogue themed “The Essence and Transparency of Law as the Core of Justice” on Saturday (12/13/2025) at the Hall of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish Church, Cijantung, East Jakarta. Photo by MKRI.

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JAKARTA (MKRI) — The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (MKRI), in cooperation with St. Aloysius Gonzaga Cijantung Parish, held a National Dialogue themed “The Essence and Transparency of Law as the Core of Justice” on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Hall of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish Church, Cijantung, East Jakarta. The event served as a forum for dialogue between a state institution and the public to strengthen understanding of the Constitution, law, and democracy.

The National Dialogue presented speakers Head of the Bureau of Law and Case Administration of the Constitutional Court Fajar Laksono and former Central Information Commission (KIP) Commissioner Romanus Ndau, with both figures sharing perspectives on the relationship between the Constitution, public information transparency, and the role of every citizen in democracy.

In his presentation, Head of the Bureau of Law and Case Administration of the Court Fajar Laksono emphasized that the institution serves as the guardian of the Constitution and plays a strategic role in upholding the supremacy of the 1945 Constitution. He explained that it holds fundamental authority, including reviewing laws against the 1945 Constitution, resolving disputes over authority among state institutions, adjudicating election result disputes, and handling constitutional obligations related to the opinion of the House of Representatives regarding alleged violations by the President and/or Vice President. He stressed that these roles are carried out under the principles of independence, impartiality, and openness to realize justice and legal certainty for all citizens.

Meanwhile, former Central Information Commission (KIP) Commissioner Romanus Ndau highlighted the importance of legal transparency and the right to public information as essential elements of a healthy democracy. He explained that the right to access information is a constitutional right of citizens as guaranteed under Article 28F of the 1945 Constitution and further strengthened by Law No. 14 of 2008 on Public Information Disclosure. According to him, public information transparency is not merely an administrative obligation of public bodies, but also a foundation for active public participation in policymaking processes and oversight of state governance.

The dialogue proceeded interactively, with congregants and community members in attendance engaging in discussions on the relevance of democracy, law, and the challenges of enforcing justice amid social dynamics and developments in information technology. Audience questions enriched the discussion by focusing on how democracy can be strengthened through legal awareness, institutional transparency, and the responsibility of every citizen.

Through this event, the Court reaffirmed its commitment to continuously opening channels of communication and dialogue with public across different social and religious backgrounds. MKRI hopes that national dialogues of this kind will strengthen public understanding of the Constitution, law, and democracy, while fostering collective awareness of the importance of transparency and participation as foundations of a just rule-of-law state.(*)

Author: Fitri Yuliana

Editor: Lulu Anjarsari P.

Translator: Aski V. Rumere/Donny Yuniarto

Disclaimer: The original version of the news is in Indonesian. In case of any differences between the English and the Indonesian versions, the Indonesian version will prevail.

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