Improving The Proffesionalism of Islamic Economic Judges Through Certification Towards Asian Economic Community (AEC)

Abstract

Professionalization of services in all areas is one of the positive impacts of Asian Economic Community (AEC). In the context of developing Islamic financial institutions, professional judges are required to provide legal certainty for consumers and entrepreneurs. This is important, because it is basically an improvement in the quality of Islamic economic law enforcement in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the efforts made by the Supreme Court in enhancing the professionalism of judges on the settlement of Islamic economic disputes. This study is included in doctrinal research, using a philosophical, historical, and critical analytical approach. The results of this study find the continuing efforts of the Supreme Court, especially Badilag, in the technical aspects of handling cases that are standardized through the certification of Islamic economic judges. In addition, the Supreme Court has also strengthened the juridical aspect through the formal renewal of formal law against the Islamic economic disputes on Religious Courts. Clear, fast, and cheap procedures for resolving Islamic economic disputes are urgently needed for the parties. Through standardization and certification made, it is expected to meet the needs of law enforcement in the era of AEC. Therefore, it further enhances customer confidence in Islamic economic institutions in Indonesia.