Reformulation Design of the Constitutional Judge Code of Ethics Council: A Comparative Study for Strengthening the Constitutional Court
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https://doi.org/10.55927/ijsmr.v3i6.320Keywords:
Reformulation, Strengthening, Ethic Council, Constitutional Judge, Constitutional CourtAbstract
The current regulatory framework and institutional structure of the Ethics Council are perceived as weak, limiting its capacity to uphold ethical standards among constitutional judges. this research using normative legal research methods, with statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Legal data were analyzed qualitatively through descriptive analysis and teleological interpretation, focusing on the purpose and effectiveness of existing legal norms governing judicial ethics.This research show a restructured model for Indonesia, proposing the establishment of a permanent Ethics Council composed of former constitutional justices, legal academics, and Judicial Commission members. It also advocates the creation of an independent Expert Panel for appointing council members and emphasizes continuous ethics training for judges. This reformulation is essential to reinforce judicial integrity, enhance public confidence in the Constitutional Court
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