Abstract
This study aims to examine the discourse on authoritarianism in the Halal Product Guarantee Act of Indonesia. The issue raised concerns opinions on or accusations of the Halal Product Guarantee Act of Indonesia reflecting authoritarianism and threatening human rights, specifically, religious beliefs. Furthermore, the discourse on authoritarianism in the Halal Product Guarantee Act of Indonesia states efforts to impose a single interpretation of the provisions in Islamic law. In this study, we investigate the validity of these allegations using a statute and conceptual approach. In this research, we determine that the claim of authoritarianism in the Halal Product Guarantee Law of Indonesia is false. In principle, the Halal Product Guarantee Act does not prohibit the circulation of haram products and thus does not violate the rights of nonMuslims. In addition, centralization of the Indonesian Ulema Council’s authority on the interpretation of halal provisions for a product is necessary to realize the principle of legal certainty.
Highlights
Law no. 33 of 2014 on halal product guarantee is a strategic act concerning halal certification in Indonesia
This study aims to examine the discourse on authoritarianism in the Halal Product Guarantee Act of Indonesia
The Halal Product Guarantee Act does not prohibit the circulation of haram products and does not violate the rights of nonMuslims
Summary
Law no. 33 of 2014 on halal product guarantee is a strategic act concerning halal certification in Indonesia. The Halal Product Guarantee Act, as a legal product adopting the provisions of Islamic law, is considered as a statutory regulation that can potentially lead to authoritarianism. The Halal Product Guarantee Act may be used as a tool by the majority group (Muslims) to impose their will or interests on other groups (nonMuslims) In other words, this law is believed to be the product of regulations made by the majority group and represents their hegemony. Based on the issues stated above, this study discusses the arguments underlying the allegations of authoritarianism in the Halal Product Guarantee Act. this study examines the arguments on accusations of authoritarianism and the lack of equality among citizens in the eyes of the law. The data were classified according to their relevance and analyzed to answer the research questions
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