THE IMPORTANCE OF ENHANCING LEGAL AID REGULATIONS AS A MECHANISM FOR LEGAL PROTECTION OF CIVIL SERVANTS
Keywords:
Legal Assistance, Civil Servants, Legal Aid, Criminalization Policies, Legal CertaintyAbstract
The increasing complexity of civil servants' responsibilities in Indonesia exposes them to significant risks of policy criminalization and legal vulnerability. This study analyzes the urgent need to strengthen legal aid regulations as a protective mechanism to ensure legal certainty in government administration. Employing a normative legal research method, the study examines the consistency of norms in Law No. 20 of 2023 on Civil Servants and its related implementing regulations. The findings indicate a lack of coherence between overarching regulations and their implementation, which often restricts civil servants' (ASN) access to legal aid, especially during the initial stages of legal proceedings and in high-risk sectors such as goods and services procurement. Furthermore, the provision of legal aid is frequently impeded by budgetary limitations and the risk of bureaucratic politicization at the local level. The study concludes that it is imperative to strengthen regulations by establishing an independent, autonomous, and professional legal aid model. These findings suggest that robust legal protection will address bureaucratic paralysis, empower civil servants to make strategic decisions and innovate, and improve the overall effectiveness of public policy. Comprehensive legal protection is essential to maintain the integrity and professionalism of civil servants and to ensure the delivery of high-quality and equitable public services
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