Reforming Digitalizing the Legal System in Indonesia to Confront National and Global Challenges

Muhammad Haikal Atabiya; Ade Candra Kurnia Purwanto

doi:10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3432

Reforming Digitalizing the Legal System in Indonesia to Confront National and Global Challenges

Muhammad Haikal Atabiya⁽¹⁾, Ade Candra Kurnia Purwanto⁽²⁾

(1) Faculty of Law, Universitas Narotama, Surabaya, Indonesia
(2) Faculty of Law, Universitas Narotama, Surabaya, Indonesia

Corresponding Author

Abstract

Introduction: Indonesia, as a state based on law (rechtsstaat), faces increasingly complex challenges in the 21st century, both nationally and globally. Issues such as corruption, regulatory disharmony, weak human rights protection, transnational crime, climate change, global trade, and the rise of digital technology demand a fundamental transformation of the legal system.

Purposes of the Research: This study aims to analyze the urgency of reforming and digitalizing Indonesia’s legal system to address national issues while simultaneously harmonizing with international legal standards. The research seeks to identify strategic steps that strengthen law enforcement, simplify regulations, and integrate digital technology into the legal process.

Methods of the Research: The research applies a normative legal research method as explained by Peter Mahmud Marzuki, combining three approaches: the statute approach, to examine the 1945 Constitution and other regulations; the conceptual approach, to analyze fundamental legal concepts such as the rule of law and harmonization; and the comparative approach, to assess Indonesian legal practices in comparison with other countries, especially in the fields of digital law, human rights, and international cooperation.

Results Main Findings of the Research: The findings indicate that the transformation of Indonesia’s legal system is necessary in four key aspects: (1) regulatory reform to reduce disharmony and overlaps, (2) strengthening law enforcement and eradicating corruption, (3) harmonization of national law with international legal frameworks, and (4) legal digitalization through e-court systems, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. These measures will enhance legal certainty, protect human rights, foster economic development, and improve Indonesia’s role in international diplomacy.

Keywords

Legal Reform; Digitalization; Law Enforcement; Human Rights; Harmonization

DOI

10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3432

Published

2025-12-16

How To Cite

APA: Atabiya, M.H., & Purwanto, A.C. (2025). Reforming Digitalizing the Legal System in Indonesia to Confront National and Global Challenges. PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review, 5(3), 566-573. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3432.

IEEE: M.H. Atabiya, and A.C. Purwanto, "Reforming Digitalizing the Legal System in Indonesia to Confront National and Global Challenges", Pamali Pattimura Magister Law Rev., vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 566-573, Dec. 2025. Accessed on: Jan. 6, 2026. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3432

Harvard: Atabiya, M.H., and Purwanto, A.C., (2025). "Reforming Digitalizing the Legal System in Indonesia to Confront National and Global Challenges". PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review, Volume 5(3), pp. 566-573. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3432 (Accessed on: 6 January 2026)

Chicago: Atabiya, Muhammad Haikal, and Ade Candra Kurnia Purwanto. "Reforming Digitalizing the Legal System in Indonesia to Confront National and Global Challenges." PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review 5, no. 3 (November 19, 2025): 566-573. Accessed January 6, 2026. doi:10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3432

Vancouver: Atabiya MH, Purwanto AC. Reforming Digitalizing the Legal System in Indonesia to Confront National and Global Challenges. Pamali Pattimura Magister Law Rev. [Internet]. 2025 Dec 16 [cited 2026 Jan 6];5(3):566-573. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3432

MLA 8th: Atabiya, Muhammad Haikal, and Ade Candra Kurnia Purwanto. "Reforming Digitalizing the Legal System in Indonesia to Confront National and Global Challenges." PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review, vol. 5, no. 3, 19 Nov. 2025, pp. 566-573, doi:10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3432. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.

BibTeX:

@article{pamali3432,
		author = {Muhammad Atabiya and Ade Purwanto},
		title = {Reforming Digitalizing the Legal System in Indonesia to Confront National and Global Challenges},
		journal = {PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review},
		volume = {5},
		number = {3},
		year = {2025},
		keywords = {Legal Reform; Digitalization; Law Enforcement; Human Rights; Harmonization},
		abstract = {Introduction: Indonesia, as a state based on law (rechtsstaat), faces increasingly complex challenges in the 21st century, both nationally and globally. Issues such as corruption, regulatory disharmony, weak human rights protection, transnational crime, climate change, global trade, and the rise of digital technology demand a fundamental transformation of the legal system.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to analyze the urgency of reforming and digitalizing Indonesia’s legal system to address national issues while simultaneously harmonizing with international legal standards. The research seeks to identify strategic steps that strengthen law enforcement, simplify regulations, and integrate digital technology into the legal process.Methods of the Research: The research applies a normative legal research method as explained by Peter Mahmud Marzuki, combining three approaches: the statute approach, to examine the 1945 Constitution and other regulations; the conceptual approach, to analyze fundamental legal concepts such as the rule of law and harmonization; and the comparative approach, to assess Indonesian legal practices in comparison with other countries, especially in the fields of digital law, human rights, and international cooperation.Results Main Findings of the Research: The findings indicate that the transformation of Indonesia’s legal system is necessary in four key aspects: (1) regulatory reform to reduce disharmony and overlaps, (2) strengthening law enforcement and eradicating corruption, (3) harmonization of national law with international legal frameworks, and (4) legal digitalization through e-court systems, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. These measures will enhance legal certainty, protect human rights, foster economic development, and improve Indonesia’s role in international diplomacy.},
				issn = {2775-5649},		pages = {566--573}			doi = {10.47268/pamali.v5i3.3432},
				url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/pamali/article/view/3432}
		}

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2.	Creator	Author's name, affiliation, country	Muhammad Haikal Atabiya; Faculty of Law, Universitas Narotama, Surabaya; Indonesia

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4.	Description	Abstract	Introduction: Indonesia, as a state based on law (rechtsstaat), faces increasingly complex challenges in the 21st century, both nationally and globally. Issues such as corruption, regulatory disharmony, weak human rights protection, transnational crime, climate change, global trade, and the rise of digital technology demand a fundamental transformation of the legal system.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to analyze the urgency of reforming and digitalizing Indonesia’s legal system to address national issues while simultaneously harmonizing with international legal standards. The research seeks to identify strategic steps that strengthen law enforcement, simplify regulations, and integrate digital technology into the legal process.Methods of the Research: The research applies a normative legal research method as explained by Peter Mahmud Marzuki, combining three approaches: the statute approach, to examine the 1945 Constitution and other regulations; the conceptual approach, to analyze fundamental legal concepts such as the rule of law and harmonization; and the comparative approach, to assess Indonesian legal practices in comparison with other countries, especially in the fields of digital law, human rights, and international cooperation.Results Main Findings of the Research: The findings indicate that the transformation of Indonesia’s legal system is necessary in four key aspects: (1) regulatory reform to reduce disharmony and overlaps, (2) strengthening law enforcement and eradicating corruption, (3) harmonization of national law with international legal frameworks, and (4) legal digitalization through e-court systems, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. These measures will enhance legal certainty, protect human rights, foster economic development, and improve Indonesia’s role in international diplomacy.

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