Administrative Justice and Democratic Governance: Strengthening Citizen Protection Through Administrative Law in Indonesia
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Administrative Justice, Democratic Governance, Government Accountability, Indonesia, Legal ProtectionAbstract
Administrative justice plays a vital role in strengthening democratic governance by ensuring accountability, legal certainty, and protection against unlawful governmental actions. This study examines the contribution of administrative justice to democratic governance in Indonesia using a normative juridical approach. The analysis focuses on the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 30 of 2014 concerning Government Administration, and the legal framework governing the State Administrative Court (PTUN). Relevant literature published between 2020 and 2024 was systematically reviewed to analyze the relationship between administrative justice, public administration, and democratic governance. The findings demonstrate that administrative justice enhances democratic governance through judicial oversight, accountability mechanisms, legal protection, transparency, and improved access to justice. Nevertheless, significant challenges remain, including institutional capacity limitations, the exercise of administrative discretion, digital governance issues, and procedural accessibility. The study concludes that strengthening administrative justice is essential for promoting accountable, transparent, and democratic public administration while reinforcing the rule of law and protecting citizens' rights in Indonesia.
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