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Revises Application, Petitioner Alters Challenged Provisions in National Education System Law

JAKARTA, MKRI – The Constitutional Court (MK) reconvened to hear revisions to a petition for judicial review of Law Number 20 of 2003 on the National Education System (Sisdiknas Law). The case, registered as Petition No. 98/PUU-XXIV/2026, examines the constitutionality…read more

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Govt's, House's Responses on Free Meal’s Inclusion in 2026 State Budget

JAKARTA (MKRI) — The House of Representatives (DPR) believes the inclusion of the free nutritious meal (MBG) program in the mandatory spending for education is a logical consequence, given that the beneficiaries are students. This statement was delivered by House…read more

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Multi-Organization Advocate System Deemed Detrimental to Justice Seekers

JAKARTA (MKRI) — On Monday, April 13, 2026, the Constitutional Court (MK) held a preliminary hearing for the judicial review of Law No. 18 of 2003 on Advocates against the 1945 Constitution. The hearing for Case No. 126/PUU-XXIV/2026 was…read more

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Petitioner Challenges Ambiguity in PPHI Law Mediation Provisions

JAKARTA (MKRI) — The Constitutional Court (MK) held a preliminary hearing for the judicial review of Article 15 in conjunction with Article 1 paragraph (12) of Law No. 2 of 2004 on the Settlement of Industrial Relations Disputes (PPHI Law)…read more

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Lack of Provision on Legislative Candidates’ Education Questioned

JAKARTA (MKRI) — Ardi Usman, an individual citizen, has filed for the material review of Article 240 paragraph (1) letter e of Law No. 7 of 2017 on General Elections and similar legislation on the education requirement for legislative candidates…read more

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Importance of Public-Interest Parameters in Setting Limits on Free Expression

Jakarta (MKRI) - The Constitutional Court (MK) held a further hearing on Monday, April 13, 2026, in the material review of Articles 263 and 264 of Law No. 1 of 2026 on Sentencing Adjustments. The fourth hearing in Case No.…read more

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House: The State Emblem is a Symbol of Sovereignty and the Constitutional Identity of the State

JAKARTA (MKRI) – The judicial review hearing for Article 237 letters b and c of Law No. 1 of 2023 on Criminal Code (KUHP) was held again on Monday, April 13, 2026, in the Plenary Courtroom of the Constitutional Court…read more

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House Talks Criticism vs Insult Against Govt, State Institutions

JAKARTA (MKRI) — Articles 240 and 241 of the Criminal Code on insult against the Government and state institutions serve to distinguish between constructive criticism and insult. In Indonesian criminal law, this offense places criminal punishment as a last resort…read more

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Protection of the Dignity and Honor of the President

Jakarta (MKRI) – The Constitutional Court held a further hearing on the material judicial review of Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Court (KUHP) on Monday, April 13, 2026. The fourth hearing in Case No. 29/PUU-XXIV/2026, filed by…read more

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House of Representatives: New Criminal Code Differentiates Criticism from Attacks on the President's Honor and Dignity

JAKARTA (MKRI) – The House of Representatives (DPR) delivered a statement in the hearing of the material review of Article 218 paragraph (1) and paragraph (2) of Law No. 1 of 2023 on Criminal Code (KUHP) at the Constitutional Court…read more