Justice Minister Affirms Peace-Based Legal Dispute Resolution Through Village Legal Posts
During the inauguration of a village legal post in Lampung Province on Monday (9 March), Justice Minister Supratman stated that the establishment of Posbankum in Lampung aligns with the local wisdom values of the Lampung people, including the philosophy of “piil pesenggiri” which upholds honour and dignity, and the spirit of “sakai sambayan” which emphasises mutual cooperation and assistance.
“These values form an important foundation for building social harmony and resolving legal matters peacefully within society,” said Supratman, as confirmed in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Consequently, he emphasised the vital role of village heads and neighbourhood leaders as peace judges or mediators in their respective areas. In Lampung, guided by the spirit of Muari (brotherhood), various local conflicts are expected to be resolved through a familial approach without necessarily proceeding to court proceedings.
Therefore, Supratman also stressed the importance of collaboration between village governments, customary leaders, religious figures, community leaders, and support from village development cadres (Babinsa) and community security development cadres (Bhabinkamtibmas) to ensure that every peaceful agreement remains within the framework of state law.
Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal stated that the presence of Village and Neighbourhood Legal Posts represents an important step in expanding access to justice for the public. The Posbankum is expected to serve as a space for legal services, education, and consultation that is easily accessible to the community.
“We want Lampung to become an advanced province, so all people must have access to justice without class distinctions,” said Rahmat.
The Regional Head of the Justice Ministry Office in Lampung, Taufiqurrakhman, described the strengthening of Posbankum at village and neighbourhood levels as the result of close cooperation between the Justice Ministry and the Lampung Provincial Government. According to him, this collaboration forms an important foundation for extending legal services to the village level, enabling citizens to more easily access information, legal guidance, and peaceful dispute resolution.
Through strong collaboration between the central government, regional authorities, and various community elements, he hoped Posbankum would become a space for the public to obtain more inclusive legal services whilst maintaining social harmony.
During the event, the Justice Ministry inaugurated Village and Neighbourhood Legal Posts across Lampung Province, distributed across 2,651 villages and neighbourhoods in 13 regencies and two municipalities. The inauguration is part of efforts to expand access to justice to the village level. The presence of Village and Neighbourhood Legal Posts in Lampung Province is expected to provide communities with an avenue to seek peaceful, transparent, and familial solutions to legal problems.