Sunarto, Eta Yuni Lestari

JUDICIAL REVIEW SEBAGAI MEKANISME KONTROL TERHADAP PERATURAN PERUNDAN-UNDANGAN

Introduction

Judicial review sebagai mekanisme kontrol terhadap peraturan perundan-undangan. Pahami peran judicial review Mahkamah Konstitusi & Agung menguji peraturan perundang-undangan di Indonesia. Mekanisme kontrol yudikatif ini memastikan akuntabilitas hukum produk legislasi.

Abstract

Kehadiran lembaga Mahkamah Konstitusi dengan kewenangan yang dimiliknya, telah membawa perubahan yang signifikan dalam sistem ketatanegaraan Indonesia, di antaranya berkenaan dengan pengujian terhadap peraturan perundang-undangan (judicial review). Kalau sebelumnya pengujian hanya bisa dilakukan oleh Mahkamah Agung atas peraturan-perundang-undangan di bawah undang-undang terhadap undang-undang, dengan munculnya Mahkamah Konstitusi memungkinkan terjadinya pengujian undang-undang terhadap undang-undang dasar. Judicial review yang dilakukan oleh Mahkamah Agung dan Mahkamah Konstitusi merupakan mekanisme kontrol lembaga yudikatif terhadap produk peraturan perundang-undangan yang dalam pembuatannya tidak lepas dari pegulatan di antara berbagai kepentingan politik Dengan adanya judisial review semua produk hukum berupa peraturan perundang-undangan tidak dapat lepas dari fungsi kontrol oleh lembaga yudikatif sehingga substansi maupun prosedur pembuatannyan lebih dapat dipertanggingjawabkan dari aspek hukum, dan bukan hanya merepresentasikan kepentingan politik semata.

Review

The paper "JUDICIAL REVIEW SEBAGAI MEKANISME KONTROL TERHADAP PERATURAN PERUNDAN-UNDANGAN" delves into a highly relevant and critical aspect of Indonesia's legal and political landscape: the role of judicial review in controlling legislative products. The abstract clearly posits that the establishment of the Constitutional Court has profoundly reshaped the nation's constitutional system, particularly by expanding the scope of judicial review to include the testing of laws against the constitution. This introduction effectively sets the stage, highlighting the significance of judicial oversight in ensuring the legality and accountability of legislation. The core contribution outlined in the abstract is the comparison of judicial review mechanisms undertaken by the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court. It meticulously points out the historical limitation of the Supreme Court to review regulations below the level of law against statutory laws, contrasting it with the Constitutional Court's pivotal role in scrutinizing laws against the Constitution. The abstract emphasizes that judicial review, performed by both institutions, serves as a crucial control mechanism by the judiciary over legislative products, which are often shaped by competing political interests. This assertion that all legal products in the form of regulations are subject to judicial control underscores the paper's focus on the accountability of law-making. While the abstract provides a solid foundation for understanding the mechanics and purpose of judicial review in Indonesia, a more comprehensive analysis might benefit from exploring the practical challenges or limitations faced by these judicial bodies in exercising their control. For instance, delving into specific case studies, the political ramifications of judicial decisions, or the potential for judicial activism versus restraint could add greater depth. Nonetheless, the paper successfully articulates the fundamental shift brought about by the Constitutional Court and solidifies judicial review's indispensable role in upholding legal accountability beyond mere political representation.

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