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Fraud in the buying and selling of projects and jobs is becoming more common and is causing unrest in society. The method used by the wrongdoers often involves making false promises and tricking others to gain personal benefits illegally. This study aims to look into how Article 378 of the Criminal Code applies to a fraud case in the buying and selling of projects and jobs in South Lampung, focusing on the Tanjung Karang District Court decision Number 467/PID.B/2023/PN TJK. The study uses a legal method that focuses on laws and specific case studies. Data were collected through literature reviews and examination of relevant court decisions. According to the discussion results, it is clear that the crime of fraud elements, as described in Article 378 of the Criminal Code, are present in this case. The accused was found to have committed deceit and told a series of lies that caused the victim to suffer financial losses. The court ruled that the accused was guilty and gave a sentence that matched the actions taken. The use of Article 378 of the Criminal Code in this case is seen as appropriate, providing protection for the victim and discouraging the offender. The conclusion of this study is that criminal law can effectively address fraud in the buying and selling of projects and jobs if there is strong evidence and proper legal procedures.

The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia states that every Indonesian citizen has the right to a clean and healthy living environment. Unsustainable development and exploitation of natural resources have led to a drastic decline in the quality of the living environment in Indonesia. This has resulted in environmental damage, such as pollution and loss of biodiversity. One important instrument in the effort to protect the environment is environmental law, which is regulated by Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning the Protection and Management of the Living Environment (Environmental Protection Law). Although the Environmental Protection Law provides a comprehensive legal framework, law enforcement in the field still faces several issues, such as limited resources and low legal awareness. In such situations, community participation can be strategically utilized to enhance the efficiency of environmental monitoring and law enforcement. The aim of this research is to descriptively examine the function of community participation in environmental law enforcement as regulated by the Environmental Protection Law, as well as to analyze how effective and challenging its implementation is.

The development of the banking sector has led to an increase in the processing of customers' personal data, which can pose a risk of data misuse. One of the efforts to prevent this is the implementation of data minimisation, which emphasises that the personal data collected must be relevant, limited, and consistent with the legitimate purposes of processing, as well as transparent in accordance with the provisions of Article 27 of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (PDP Law). This study employs a normative legal analysis method with a descriptive-analytical approach, incorporating transformative legal theory and privacy rights protection to examine the application of the data minimisation by banks. The findings indicate that excessive data collection practices still frequently occur and may violate customers' privacy rights. Therefore, banks are required to disclose the types and relevance of customer data, conduct regular mapping and evaluation of the data required, and implement selective and secure information technology systems. This implementation constitutes banks' compliance with data protection principles, particularly security and accountability. Additionally, active customer involvement and oversight by authorities are crucial factors in ensuring the effectiveness of data minimisation implementation in the banking sector.

This article aims to analyze the relevance of Article 34 Paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia which regulates state protection for the poor and neglected children, and its relation to the concept of leadership from an Islamic perspective. This study compares the legal provisions with the Hadith narrated by Bukhari which emphasizes the responsibility of leaders towards those they lead. The method used is qualitative analysis with a comparative approach to legal texts and related literature sources. The results of the study show that both Article 34 Paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and the Hadith have similarities in emphasizing the importance of social responsibility towards underprivileged citizens, as well as describing the role of each individual as a leader in their social capacity.

The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare services and medical diagnosis in Indonesia has grown rapidly alongside the digital transformation of the health sector. AI technology has been employed to improve service efficiency, accelerate diagnostic processes, and enhance disease detection accuracy, particularly through medical imaging and ECG data analysis. Algorithms such as K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) and Chi-Square have shown effectiveness in heart disease classification. However, despite its benefits, AI implementation presents legal challenges. The absence of specific regulations regarding legal liability in cases of AI-based diagnostic errors creates uncertainty for both medical professionals and patients. Additionally, the lack of national standards, weak patient data protection, and digital literacy gaps present significant obstacles. Adaptive policies, the establishment of dedicated regulations, and collaboration between government, medical practitioners, technology developers, and academics are essential to develop a legal framework that accommodates AI advancements responsibly. With clear legal certainty, AI technology can be optimally utilized to support more inclusive and high-quality healthcare services.

This study explores the complexity of ikrar talak (divorce declaration) that does not comply with Indonesia's positive legal framework and its impact on the legal protection of wives and children. Although the Marriage Law and the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI) regulate the formal procedures for divorce, verbal divorce declarations outside the court remain prevalent, causing legal uncertainty and harm to vulnerable parties. This research employs a normative juridical method, focusing on legal statutes and Islamic legal principles. The findings reveal the urgent need for harmonization between Islamic law and positive law to ensure justice and optimal protection, especially for women and children. Major obstacles include low legal literacy, social acceptance of verbal talak, and limited access to judicial institutions. The study proposes strengthening the role of religious courts, enhancing public legal education, and applying the maqashid sharia approach to safeguard fundamental rights. A holistic legal reform is necessary to ensure that the ikrar talak process adheres to formal legal standards while protecting vulnerable groups.

The policy of postpaid data quota elimination by telecommunication companies in Indonesia has raised legal issues in the context of consumer protection. This practice is often implemented without transparency or explicit consent from consumers, despite the fact that the data quotas have been fully paid. This study aims to analyze the compatibility of the quota elimination policy with the principles of contractual fairness and consumer protection under Indonesian positive law. The research uses a normative juridical method, focusing on statutory regulations, legal doctrines, and comparative practices from other jurisdictions. The findings reveal that standard clauses regulating data quota forfeiture without a rollover or compensation mechanism contradict Article 18 of Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection and violate the principles of good faith, balance, and transparency in contracts. Therefore, such policies are inconsistent with the doctrine of fair contracts and the legal responsibilities of business actors as mandated in the Indonesian consumer protection legal system. This study recommends the establishment of technical regulations by BRTI and the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) to ensure fair and sustainable protection of consumer rights over paid data services.  

Pretrial is an important instrument in the Indonesian criminal justice system that serves as a control mechanism against arbitrary actions of law enforcement officials, especially in the determination of suspect status. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of pretrial institution in overturning invalid suspect determination and its impact on the protection of human rights and legal certainty. The method used is normative legal research with legislative approach and case study. The results of the study show that although pretrial has been strengthened through Constitutional Court Decision No. 21/PUU-XII/2014, in practice its effectiveness is still limited due to inconsistency of decisions, lack of access to investigation documents, and potential abuse by certain parties. Pre-trial decisions that invalidate suspect determinations have a substantive impact in upholding the principle of presumption of innocence and due process of law. However, in order for it to function optimally, reform of KUHAP, training of judges, digitization of the judicial process, and strong public oversight are required. Thus, pretrial can play a strategic role in maintaining substantive justice and the integrity of the legal system in Indonesia.

This study uses a qualitative method to analyze criminal law enforcement against violations of workers’ rights, especially cases of worker neglect based on Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower. The focus of this study is to examine how the implementation of criminal law is applied in handling cases of worker neglect, as well as the effectiveness of legal protection provided to workers whose rights are violated. Through a descriptive analytical approach, data were collected from various sources, including interviews with related parties and legal document studies, in order to obtain a comprehensive picture of the obstacles and challenges in law enforcement in the field of employment. The results of the study indicate that although Law Number 13 of 2003 has clearly regulated the rights and obligations of workers and employers, there are still obstacles in its implementation, especially in terms of supervision and enforcement of criminal sanctions against violations. This study recommends increasing the role of labor inspectors and optimizing law enforcement mechanisms to ensure effective protection of workers’ rights.

This article examines the role of the Formed Police Unit (FPU) in the perspective of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, particularly in the context of civilian protection in conflict areas. The FPU is an armed police unit deployed in UN peacekeeping missions with a mandate to protect civilians, maintain order, and support post-conflict recovery. Despite its strategic role, the FPU faces legal, operational and socio-cultural challenges. This study uses a normative-juridical approach by analyzing international legal documents, UN operational standards, and academic literature. It is emphasized that the effectiveness of the FPU is highly dependent on human rights-based training, clarity of mandate, logistical readiness, and the ability to build trust with local communities. This article recommends strengthening accountability mechanisms and cross-sector integration in peace missions, so that the FPU is able to carry out its protection mandate substantially and in accordance with applicable international legal principles.

Cases of child sexual abuse in Indonesia continue to show an alarming trend and have serious physical, psychological and social impacts on victims. This research aims to analyze the legal and social implications of these criminal acts and formulate responsive and adaptive legal protection strategies. The research method uses a normative-juridical approach through a literature study, supported by secondary data from scientific journals, laws and regulations, and official reports. The results of the study show that although child protection regulations have been regulated in Law Number 35 of 2014 and Law Number 12 of 2022, their implementation still faces obstacles, such as weak law enforcement, lack of assistance services, and low public legal awareness. Protection strategies based on the victim's perspective, community legal education, and utilization of digital technology are proposed as solutions. This research recommends inter-agency synergy and the strengthening of a legal system that is adaptive to social and digital developments

The advancement of digital technology has introduced a novel trend in marketing via social media platforms, specifically through influencers promoting products or services. Nonetheless, numerous endorsements by influencers contain misleading, inaccurate, or harmful claims to consumers. This research aims to analyze the civil liability of influencers for product claims that cause consumer harm in digital media endorsements, referencing Law No. 8 of 1999 on Consumer Protection. Utilizing a normative juridical method based on literature review of laws, legal doctrines, and pertinent cases, the findings reveal that influencers can be held civilly liable under the tort principle (onrechtmatige daad) as stipulated in Article 1365 of the Civil Code, if proven to provide false or unsupported claims resulting in consumer harm (Setiawan, 2019). Therefore, there is a pressing need to enhance regulations governing the role of influencers in consumer protection frameworks alongside effective liability mechanisms as a form of accountability in the evolving digital marketing landscape.

Postponement of Debt Payment Obligations (PKPU) is a legal mechanism that provides an opportunity for creditors and debtors to submit a debt reschedule plan to avoid bankruptcy. In the PKPU process, creditors have a role in determining the success of the agreement. In this case, concurrent creditors are more advantaged, because their position can be equal to that of separatist creditors who have collateral. This study examines how the existence of concurrent creditor sovereignty in the agreement process through PKPU, and to what extent the regulations regarding concurrent creditors and their rights are benefited in the cassation decision, especially in the Supreme Court Decision Number 751 K /Pdt.Sus-Pailit/2024. This research is a normative legal research, with prescriptive legal approach and conceptual approach. The types of data used include primary and secondary legal materials, which are collected through literature studies. The legal material analysis technique uses the syllogism and interpretation methods. The results of the analysis, this study identifies how the protection of concurrent creditor sovereignty in peace through PKPU. And how the Supreme Court Decision in Decision No. 751 K/Pdt.Sus-Pailit/2024 pays more attention to concurrent creditors. In this discussion, shows how the regulations and legal protection of concurrent creditors, while discussing the Supreme Court Decision No. 751 K/Pdt.Sus-Pailit/2024 which gave rise to polemics in the interpretation of the provisions of Article 281 paragraph 1. However, it is likely to reflect the judiciary in considering all creditors and debtors, to achieve equal justice for all parties.

Legal protection of personal health data amidst the rapid digitalization of health services, such as telemedicine, electronic medical records, and online consultation applications is very important. Sensitive health data requires careful management, but in fact, many digital service providers in Indonesia have not implemented adequate security standards. The case of the BPJS Kesehatan participant data leak is a real example of the weakness of the data protection system, coupled with the practice of data misuse by digital platforms without valid consent. The method used is qualitative with a normative legal approach, through a literature study of primary and secondary regulations such as Law No. 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection (UU PDP), the ITE Law, and related Government Regulations and Permenkes. The results of the study show that although regulations are comprehensively available, implementation in the field still faces serious challenges such as the lack of appointment of Data Protection Officers (DPOs), weak supervision, and low awareness of data protection. Real threats such as cyber attacks, data leaks due to negligence, and misuse by third parties are the main issues. Electronic system providers have a great responsibility in building an information security system, preparing privacy policies, and implementing the principle of "privacy by design".  

The development of the digital economy has led to a significant increase in the number of freelance workers in Indonesia. Despite their growing contribution to the economy, their legal status within the national employment system remains normatively ambiguous. This research aims to analyze the normative ambiguity of the status of freelance workers in Indonesian legislation and its juridical implications for their legal protection. The research method used is normative juridical with a statute approach and a conceptual approach. The results indicate that Law No. 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower in conjunction with Law No. 6 of 2023 does not explicitly define or regulate the category of freelance workers. Consequently, their legal relationship is often positioned in a grey area between a "work relationship" of a subordinative nature and a "partnership relationship" of a coordinative nature based on the Indonesian Civil Code. The implications of this ambiguity are significant, encompassing the absence of normative rights such as minimum wage, social security, severance pay, and uncertainty in dispute resolution mechanisms. This study concludes that normative ambiguity creates legal vulnerability for freelancers and recommends regulatory reform to provide legal certainty and adaptive protection for non-standard work models.

The protection of justice collaborators (JC) is a vital element in the eradication of extraordinary crimes such as corruption, narcotics, and premeditated murder. However, in the practice of criminal justice in Indonesia, there is still a gap between the normative legal framework and the implementation of protection for JCs. This research aims to juridically evaluate the effectiveness of the JC protection mechanism based on national regulations and judicial practice. The method used is normative legal research with a case study approach, through analysis of legislation, court decisions, and LPSK documents. The results of the study show that weak institutional coordination, inconsistency of decisions, and lack of post-trial protection are the main obstacles. It is necessary to codify JC protection in criminal procedure law and strengthen the capacity of legal apparatus to realize comprehensive protection. This research contributes to the development of a fairer and more responsive justice system in protecting the moral courage of JCs.

The purpose of this research is to analyse the legal status of children born from marriages of different nationalities in the perspective of Indonesian Civil Law and Islamic Law. This research is important because children born from mixed marriages are entitled to protection of their legal status in order to maintain the continuity of life, legal position and civil interests. The research method used is normative juridical legal research with qualitative data types in the form of secondary data consisting of primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials relevant to the topic of this research and data collection techniques using library research or literature studies with legal material analysis techniques using descriptive analysis methods. The results of this study state that the law of marriage between different nationalities in the perspective of Indonesian civil law and Islamic law raises problems with the law of marriage itself as well as the legal status, civil rights and citizenship rights of children. In the perspective of Indonesian civil law and Islamic law, the law of marriage of different nationalities is a valid marriage and the legal status of the child is a legitimate child, the civil rights of children from marriages of different nationalities are the same as children in general and the legal status of the child's citizenship as an Indonesian citizen follows the citizenship of the father or mother who is an Indonesian citizen and can also have dual citizenship until he is 18 years old or married, after which the child must declare choosing one of his citizenship.

Female-headed households (PEKKA) in rural areas represent a vulnerable group that often faces structural barriers in accessing their social and economic rights, particularly in relation to Cash Transfer Assistance (BLT) policies. The urgency of this study stems from the persistent gap between policy implementation and the specific needs of PEKKA. This research aims to examine the forms of legal protection and economic access available to PEKKA in several villages in Central Java through the BLT scheme. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and document analysis, and analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. The findings reveal that administrative obstacles, social stigma, and the lack of gender-sensitive approaches are key factors hindering the fulfillment of PEKKA’s rights. Although formal policies exist, their implementation at the local level remains unresponsive and fails to address structural inequalities. This study contributes to the development of socially just and gender-equitable policy frameworks at the village level. It concludes that reformulating inclusive and advocacy-based social policies for PEKKA is essential, alongside further research exploring transformative legal approaches and sustainable economic empowerment.

This study uses qualitative methods to analyze the law on menstrual leave and maternity leave rights in the practice of the workplace in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the implementation of Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower which provides menstrual leave and maternity leave rights for female workers, and examines the obstacles faced in its implementation in various companies. The results of the study indicate that although the legal framework has clearly regulated these rights, their implementation in the field is still not optimal. The main obstacles found include the lack of understanding and awareness of workers and employers, weak government supervision, and the existence of cultural stigma and discrimination related to menstruation and pregnancy. In addition, several companies still implement policies that are not in accordance with regulations, such as salary deductions or restrictions on leave rights. This study recommends increasing the socialization of regulations, strengthening supervision, and enforcing strict sanctions so that legal protection for menstrual leave and maternity leave rights can be realized fairly and effectively, thereby supporting social justice and the protection of female workers in Indonesia.  

This study uses a qualitative method to examine the criminal sanctions against phishing crimes under Indonesian criminal law. Phishing is a form of cybercrime committed by deceiving victims into disclosing personal or confidential information such as identity data, bank accounts, or other sensitive details. In Indonesian criminal law, phishing is not explicitly mentioned, but it can be prosecuted under several articles of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (Law No. 19 of 2016), particularly Articles 35 and 36, which regulate manipulative acts that cause harm to others. Offenders may face imprisonment of up to 12 years and/or fines of up to 12 billion rupiah. Additionally, offenders may be charged under the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP) if their actions meet the elements of fraud or data theft. This study highlights the need for legal reform to be more responsive to the rapid advancement of digital technology. More specific regulations are needed to ensure legal certainty and provide adequate protection for victims of phishing crimes in Indonesia.