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Indonesia's constitutional court rules threshold for presidential candidates unconstitutional7 January 2025
Indonesia's Constitutional Court decided to quash the threshold for presidential and vice presidential candidacy in future elections after finding Article 222 o…
In Indonesia, protesters argue proposed changes to election law violate constitution23 August 2024
A plan by Indonesia’s parliament to override new election rules set by the top court has sparked outrage across the country, as protesters gather in Jakarta and…
Op-ed: Changes to constitutional court will erode judicial independence in Indonesia29 May 2024
The fourth amendment to the 2003 Constitutional Court Law is about to be added to the growing list of bills that, despite much public backlash, are to be passed…
Advocates in Indonesia push for Indigenous rights bill30 April 2024
Civil society advocates representing more than 2,000 customary communities in Indonesia have initiated last-ditch legal challenges over parliament’s failure to …
In Indonesia, constitutional court creates exception to age requirement to run for offices of president and vice-president23 October 2023
Joko Widodo’s son can run for Indonesian vice-president after controversial court ruling
Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 36, does not meet age requirement of 40 but c…