Institutional Effectiveness of the Integrated Law Enforcement Center in Handling Election Crimes in West Nusa Tenggara Province
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https://doi.org/10.25139/lex.v5i2.10260Keywords:
Institutional Effectiveness, General Election, Gakkumdu Center, Election OrganizersAbstract
The existence of the Gakkumdu Center as a coordination forum between Bawaslu, the Police, and the Prosecutor's Office has raised issues regarding Bawaslu's independence in election law enforcement. Article 22E paragraph (5) of the 1945 Constitution emphasizes Bawaslu's independent nature; however, in practice, Bawaslu’s authority is limited and dependent on other institutions, leading to fragmented authority, weak synergy, and delayed handling of cases, which impacts the effectiveness and public trust in the electoral process. This study employs a normative-empirical legal approach, examining the applicable legal norms and their implementation in practice. Data was collected through document study, interviews with five informants from Bawaslu, the Police, and the Prosecutor's Office in NTB, as well as observations and case studies, followed by qualitative analysis. The structure of the writing consists of five chapters addressing the existence, effectiveness, and legal reconstruction of institutionalized election law enforcement. The findings indicate that the Gakkumdu Center plays a strategic role in integrating the handling of electoral violations, yet its effectiveness is hampered by weak coordination and overlapping authority. Normatively, the provisions in Law No. 7 of 2017 contradict the principle of independence in Article 22E paragraph (5) of the 1945 Constitution. Therefore, legal reconstruction is necessary, positioning Bawaslu as an independent election law enforcement agency with its own authority for investigation and prosecution, ensuring the integrity of democracy and accountability in elections.
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