Pengisian Jabatan Hakim: Kebutuhan Reformasi dan Pengekangan Diri

Abstract

For more than 30 years, a discourse regarding the selection of judges has become a hot issue around the world for several reasons. It is mainly related to the primary function of the courts to resolve disputes that may affect the lives of individuals and society. Problems posed, first, how filling the positions of justices and judges in the Indonesian constitution of post-reform? Second, how is the ideal concept in filling the positions of justices and judges of the constitution? This research is doctrinal, using primary and secondary legal materials, in the form of some legislation, literature and research results which are relevant to the object of research. The approach used in this study is the approach of legislation and conceptual approaches. The study concluded, first, filling the positions of Chief Justice and Judges of the Constitutional shows that it is more politicking because of the participation of the People's Representative Council or Parliament. Secondly, the renewal and principle of self-restraint need to be done by each branch of power to minimize political bias.