LLAW3274 Indonesia's law and legal system: an introduction

2019

4.5

1 x 30-hour lecture per semester
1 x 20-hour field trip per semester

36 Units of first year topics

Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country with the 16th largest economy. It is of critical importance to Australia’s future. This topic combines basic language and cultural training with a study of the main institutions of Indonesia’s contemporary legal system, and its history. The topic will examine the role and structure of the court system, and the recruitment, training, and role of the judiciary, prosecutorial authorities, and legal profession. Prominent laws including civil, criminal, administrative, and constitutional laws will be examined, as well as Indonesia’s law making process. It will also survey Indonesia’s political system and economy.

On successful completion of this topic, students will be able to:

• explain the main features of Indonesia’s legal history

• describe the key elements of Indonesia’s contemporary legal institutions and laws

• analyse the key elements of Indonesia’s contemporary legal institutions and laws as appropriate to their degree

• identify the main differences between Indonesia’s and Australia’s legal systems

• evaluate the main differences between Indonesia’s and Australia’s legal systems from a perspective or perspectives appropriate to their degree

• carry out high-level research appropriate to their degree