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  The Role of BAWASLU in Achieving Election Justice: A Study in Legal Philosophy

  Risman Setiawan¹

  ¹ Program Study of Law, Faculty of Law, Haluoleo University

  29-04-2026

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  Published Online: 29 April 2026

  

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  Abstract

  Introduction: The objective of this study is to analyze the role of the General Election Supervisory Agency (BAWASLU) in realizing election justice within the framework of legal philosophy, examining various dynamics of electoral legal issues in Indonesia, including vote-buying and violations of civil servant neutrality

  Method: This study employs a normative legal method using a legislative and theoretical approach, through a literature review

  Results: The research findings reveal that although BAWASLU has undergone a transformation of its authority to adjudicate election violations under Law No. 7 of 2017, the effectiveness of election law enforcement still faces serious obstacles, including time constraints in handling cases, evidentiary standards, and overlapping authority with other institutions such as the General Election Commission (KPU), the Police, and the Prosecutor’s Office.

  Conclusions: The transition of BAWASLU’s oversight functions toward a more autonomous adjudicative role indicates progress toward fairer elections. Accordingly, this study recommends regulatory reform to align BAWASLU’s authority with that of other judicial institutions, thereby preventing overlapping jurisdictions. The Government and the House of Representatives should also strengthen the enforceability of BAWASLU decisions to promote legal certainty and uphold electoral justice

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  Setiawan, R. (2026). The Role of BAWASLU in Achieving Election Justice: A Study in Legal Philosophy. CITA HUMANITY: Journal of Social Humanities and Community Growth, 19-27. https://journal.citacendekia.com/humanity/article/view/21

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