Senior legal analyst Muhammad Ramlan Aminuddin welcoming students of Muhammadiyah University of Metro’s Faculty of Law in the Constitutional Court, Thursday (1/15/2026). Photo: MKRI/Panji.

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JAKARTA (MKRI) – Students from the Faculty of Law at Muhammadiyah University of Metro Lampung conducted an academic visit to the Constitutional Court on Thursday, January 15, 2026. This activity aimed to deepen students’ understanding of the Indonesian constitutional system, particularly the role and authority of the Court as the guardian of the Constitution and democracy.

During the activity, students received a presentation from senior legal analyst Muhammad Ramlan Aminuddin, who comprehensively explained the position of the Constitution in the hierarchy of national legal norms and the history of the Constitutional Court’s formation. Ramlan emphasized that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, which serves as guidelines in the administration of state power and guarantees the protection of human rights and democratic principles.

Ramlan further explained the development of the concept of constitutional justice, both at the global and national levels. He explained that the Constitutional Court of Indonesia was born as a result of the amendment to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, which affirmed the principle of constitutional supremacy and the mechanism of checks and balances between state institutions.

Furthermore, students were introduced to the Court’s authority, including judicial review of laws against the Constitution, resolution of disputes over general election results, and additional powers granted by law. This session also explained the difference between formal and material judicial review of laws, along with the stages of handling judicial review cases at the Constitutional Court.

“The Constitutional Court has the authority to resolve disputes over regional election results, and you can find out its decisions on the Court’s website,” Ramlan stated in his presentation.

At the end of the visit, the students were invited to explore the Constitution History Center (Puskon), located on the 5th and 6th floors of the Court’s main building. It presents the history of the Constitution of Indonesia and the history of the Constitutional Court’s formation in Indonesia in an engaging and modern way. Here, students are invited to learn more about the function of the Court’s Constitution History Center as a means of public education and strengthening constitutional literacy. Since its inauguration, the Center has frequently received visits from various agencies and various community groups. It is open to the public and admission is free of charge.

Author       : Adriana Airlia Yusrin
Editor        : N. Rosi
Translator  : N. Valentino Rahadityo/YW (NL)

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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