Administrative Justice and Democratic Governance: Strengthening Citizen Protection Through Administrative Law in Indonesia

Authors

Widhi Handoko Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54518/ldi.2.1.2024.1256

Keywords:

Administrative Justice, Democratic Governance, Government Accountability, Administrative Law, Legal Protection, Indonesia

Abstract

Administrative justice plays an important role in 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 through a qualitative Systematic Literature Review (SLR). 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). Using the PRISMA 2020 framework, relevant literature published between 2020 and 2024 was systematically reviewed. The findings indicate that administrative justice strengthens democratic governance through accountability mechanisms, judicial oversight, legal protection, and access to justice. However, challenges related to institutional capacity, administrative discretion, digital governance, and procedural accessibility remain significant. The study concludes that administrative justice is essential for promoting accountable and democratic public administration in Indonesia.

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Handoko, W. (2024). Administrative Justice and Democratic Governance: Strengthening Citizen Protection Through Administrative Law in Indonesia . Law and Democracy Insight, 2(1), 46–66. https://doi.org/10.54518/ldi.2.1.2024.1256