Codifying Anti-Corruption Law in Indonesia: A Legal Necessity for Harmonization

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15294/ijcls.v10i2.22766

Keywords:

Harmonization, Regulation, Anti-Corruption

Abstract

This article aims to analyse the legal gap in anti-corruption regulations in Indonesia. Using legal research methods, this article reveals the many regulations that have the potential to hamper efforts to enforce corruption, so harmonization is necessary. The results of this research are findings regarding the urgency of harmonization of anti-corruption regulations, including; The Anti-Corruption Law, the Corruption Eradication Commission Law, UNCAC (ratified by Indonesian Government), the Money Laundering Crime Law, Criminal Code, and the Asset Confiscation Draft Law, which need to be codified into one integrated anti-corruption regulation.

Author Biographies

  • Sholahuddin Al-Fatih, Faculty of Law, University of Muhammadiyah Malang

    He was born in Gresik, June 7, 1992, completed his Bachelor of Law studies at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya (2011-2015), Master of Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Airlangga (2015-2016) and Doctor of Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya (2020-2024). Fatih is currently lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, since 2017-present, Fatih is also Tutor at the Universitas Terbuka, since 2021-present and a lecturer at the Master of Health Law at Widyagama University Malang since 2024-present. Fatih is an Editor in Chief for Legality: Jurnal Ilmah Hukum since 2017-present. He is active as a writer, editor and reviewer in various reputable international journals and accredited national journals. He has also written a variety of textbooks, reference books, anthologies and motivational books.

    Other affiliations: Research Fellow, Faculty of Law and International Relations, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia

  • Putri Shafarina Thahir, Faculty of Law, University of Muhammadiyah Malang

    She was born in Malang, July 31, 1993, completed his Medical Doctor at the Medical Faculty, Universitas Brawijaya (2011-2015), Master of Law (focused on medical law) at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (2023-2025).

  • Norhasliza binti Ghapa, Faculty of Law and International Relations, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

    She is currently a senior law lecturer at the Faculty of Law and International Relations, University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), specializing in consumer protection, tourism law, family law and commercial law. She has a qualification as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya (non-practice) and started to join academic field in 2013. She completed her PhD from University of Leeds, United Kingdom (UK) in 2018. She obtained her Master’s Degree (LL.M) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Malaysia and Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB.Hons) from International Islamic University Malaysia. Dr. Norhasliza has supervised numerous postgraduate students and regularly serves as a panel and chairperson for academic evaluations. She is also actively involved in international academic collaborations and conferences, contributing to high-impact research and policy discussions.

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2025-11-02

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22766

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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Indonesia J. Crim. L. Studies (November, 2025)

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Codifying Anti-Corruption Law in Indonesia: A Legal Necessity for Harmonization. (2025). Indonesian Journal of Criminal Law Studies, 10(2), 379-416. https://doi.org/10.15294/ijcls.v10i2.22766