JAKARTA \u2014 Constitutional law expert Jimly Asshiddiqie has proposed\nadopting a limited omnibus law methodology alongside limited\ncodification for revisions to the Electoral Law (UU Pemilu).<\/p>\n
Asshiddiqie presented these recommendations during a session with\nCommission II of the House of Representatives held at Parliament Complex\nin Jakarta on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cI propose that a limited omnibus law technique be employed,\u201d\nAsshiddiqie stated in his presentation.<\/p>\n
He argued that the omnibus law methodology could be applied to\nelectoral matters, not merely to economic affairs. Beyond the limited\nomnibus approach, Asshiddiqie simultaneously recommended a limited\ncodification method for the Electoral Bill.<\/p>\n
\u201cPreviously, electoral governance statutes, electoral laws, and\nregional election laws were consolidated into one. Now they need to be\nconsolidated further. That is what is called limited codification,\u201d he\nexplained.<\/p>\n
Asshiddiqie contended that the omnibus methodology is necessary to\ncomprehensively restructure Indonesia\u2019s legal framework. Since the\nreform era began, the former Constitutional Court Chief observed that\nnumerous electoral problems have persisted.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor instance, at minimum there are 16 statutes that must be reviewed\nand amended. If they are not corrected, it may not be apparent in the\nHouse of Representatives, but on the ground there are many problems,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He cited Aceh as an example, noting that the province lacks the\nnational Election Commission (KPU) and Election Supervisory Board\n(Panwaslu), instead having the Acehnese Election Institution (KIP) and\nAcehnese Election Supervisory Board (Panwaslih).<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are regulated under the Aceh Governance Law. When established,\nPanwaslih has five members, whereas Panwaslu throughout Indonesia has\nthree members appointed nationally,\u201d Asshiddiqie explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe two additional members are selected from the local regional\nparliament. When it comes to implementation, there are disputes over\nbudgeting. My goodness, it is as if there will be conflict over this\nterminology. So please correct this in this law. The Aceh Governance Law\nshould be given special legal status in just one clause,\u201d he\ncontinued.<\/p>\n
Similarly, regarding the Jakarta Special Capital Region Law, he\nsuggested that the Thousand Islands district should not require its own\nElection Commission but instead establish an ad hoc arrangement.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jimly-proposes-limited-omnibus-law-and-codification-for-electoral-bill-covering-16-statutes-1773183293", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }