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This research analyzes the application of the equality before the law principle in handling narcotics cases by the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) Legundi Surabaya. The principle of equality before the law is a fundamental principle guaranteed in Article 27 paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution, yet its implementation in narcotics law enforcement still faces various challenges. This study employs a normative juridical method with a qualitative approach to examine LBH Legundi's strategies in ensuring clients fully obtain their constitutional rights. The findings reveal that although LBH Legundi has implemented various strategies such as detailed examination of arrest procedures, optimization of legal instruments, and efforts for detention suspension, the application of the equality before the law principle remains hindered by several factors. The main challenges include strong social stigma against narcotics offenders, limited resources of legal aid institutions, disparities in judicial decisions, structural barriers in accessing justice, weak supervision systems, minimal systemic support from the state, and a law enforcement mindset that remains punitive rather than rehabilitative. This condition creates a significant gap between suspects from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those from affluent backgrounds, which contradicts the spirit of substantive justice. The study concludes that realizing the principle of equality before the law requires comprehensive reform touching structural, cultural, and systemic aspects of Indonesia's criminal justice system.  

This study aims to explore how interpersonal communication plays a role in the process of constructing self-identity within the “Jemuah Keos” community in Surabaya. This community functions as an alternative social space inhabited by individuals with diverse creative backgrounds, such as musicians, motorcycle builders, visual artists, and subculture enthusiasts. The formation of identity in this community is not solely driven by individual expression but also shaped through social interactions that are reflective and rich in meaningful symbols. The study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive case study method. Data were collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews with nine informants, and documentation of various visual artifacts representing the community’s activities. The data analysis process follows the interactive model by Miles and Huberman, which consists of three main stages: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The theoretical framework used in this study refers to Joseph A. DeVito's concept of interpersonal communication, which includes self-disclosure, empathy, emotional support, symbolic exchange, social values, as well as reflective interaction and role negotiation in social relationships. The findings indicate that interpersonal communication is a key element in shaping and negotiating personal identity. Cultural symbols such as clothing style, vehicle modifications, visual language, and daily interaction patterns become primary means of identity expression. The "Jemuah Keos" community demonstrates openness, equality, and a critical stance against the dominance of mainstream culture. Interpersonal communication within this community also plays a role in building collective solidarity and voicing critical views on existing cultural standards. The identity formed is not only personal but also part of a larger community identity.

Managing budgets in public institutions is not merely a matter of calculating numbers, but also about ensuring that every rupiah spent generates a tangible impact on society. As public needs continue to grow, the Department of Population and Civil Registration (Disdukcapil) of Surabaya faces significant challenges in providing administrative services that are fast, accurate, and transparent. In this context, internal audits play a strategic role not only as tools for correcting errors, but also in ensuring that budget management is carried out wisely and effectively. This study aims to examine the role of internal audits in the budget management of Disdukcapil and their contribution to improving the quality of public services. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through documentation, interviews, and literature review. The findings are expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the relationship between internal oversight and the quality of public services in Surabaya.

This study evaluates the policy implementation of the face recognition system at Surabaya Gubeng Station as a digital innovation in public service by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero). Using a qualitative approach and the policy evaluation model by William N. Dunn, the study assesses six key indicators: effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, responsiveness, accuracy, and equity. The findings indicate that the system is effective in accelerating the boarding process, reducing queues, and improving passenger convenience. Efficiency is achieved through reduced staff workload and automated identity verification. However, several challenges remain, including technical disruptions, data input errors, and low digital literacy among users. Personal data protection is also a concern as most users are not fully aware of how their biometric data is managed. Therefore an adaptive governance strategy is needed, involving infrastructure improvement, staff training, public education, and greater transparency in data policy. With these measures, the face recognition system can serve not only as a tool for technical efficiency but also as a form of inclusive and sustainable public service transformation.

The state is an organization that has a purpose. The purpose of this study is to enforce the law regarding permits for waste water disposal in motor vehicle washing businesses and the sanctions imposed by the government on motorized vehicle washing businesses that do not have a waste water disposal permit. Normative juridical research, namely research originating from laws and regulations that present actual facts with the topic of study. Law enforcement of waste water disposal permits in motorized vehicle washing businesses through administrative instruments aims to prevent acts or omissions that violate the law or do not meet the requirements, stop or return to their original state (before the violation). So the focus of administrative sanctions is the actions of violators of the rules. In the Surabaya City Regional Regulation Number 12 of 2016 concerning Water Quality Management and Wastewater Control Article 34 explains the administrative sanctions referred to in the form of: written warning, Government coercion, Freezing of waste water disposal permits, Revocation of waste water disposal permits. In addition to administrative sanctions, there are also criminal sanctions in the form of violations. The local government should socialize the Regional Regulation on Water Quality Management and Wastewater Control to the general public and the organizers of motor vehicle washing wastewater management (motor vehicle washing entrepreneurs) in order to increase legal awareness embedded in the community and it is hoped that the government will issue implementing regulations, namely Regulation Mayor.

Fenomena yang terjadi banyak sekali kasus yang telah terungkap bahwa makanan dan/atau minuman yang beredar di masyarakat, sebagian merupakan “makanan dan/atau minuman yang berbahaya atau mengandung zat kimia yang secara aturan melebihi takaran/porsi di luar aturan yang telah ditentukan, sehingga hal tersebut berbahaya bagi orang yang mengkonsumsinya. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan penegakan hukum   pidana terhadap penggunaan bahan-bahan kimia berbahaya dalam makanan yang beredar. Jenis penelitiannya yaitu penelitian hukum normatif dimaksudkan untuk menelaah ketentuan-ketentuan hukum positif, dan perangkat hukum positif yang diteliti secara normative digunakan sebagai sumber bahan hukum. Pelaku diduga melanggar pasal 196 dan 197 Undang-Undang No. 36 Tahun 2009 tentang Kesehatan dengan ancaman hukuman penjara paling lama 15 tahun dan denda paling banyak 1,5 miliar rupiah. Selain itu, dalam Pasal 64 angka 19 UU Cipta Kerja yang mengubah Pasal 140 ayat (1) UU Pangan diatur bahwa setiap orang yang memproduksi dan memperdagangkan pangan yang dengan sengaja tidak memenuhi standar keamanan pangan yang mengakibatkan timbulnya korban gangguan kesehatan manusia dipidana dengan pidana penjara paling lama 2 tahun atau denda paling banyak Rp 4 miliar. Namun, perlu diperhatikan, ketentuan pidana di atas dikecualikan terhadap setiap orang yang melakukan usaha dan/atau kegiatan berisiko rendah atau sedang.