Legal Economic Culture in the Context of Judges Settling Criminal Cases in Courts: What Can We Learn from Indonesia?

Abstract

Under the context of judges resolving criminal cases in Indonesian courts, this research article analyses the concept of legal and economic culture. Nevertheless, the study also demonstrates a collusive aspect of the bargaining process, which indicates that there has been a degradation of morals in the practice of law. It is recommended that the government of Indonesia and the Supreme Court encourage legal education that emphasizes ethical behaviour and a compassionate approach to judgement; establish a code of conduct that promotes ethical behaviour and a humanitarian approach to judgement; create a monitoring and assessment system; and encourage community participation in the administration of criminal justice. These steps will help address this crisis of morality and promote a more humane approach to judging. Unfortunately, the findings of this research cannot be applied to other courts or situations. Also, future research is required to investigate the perspectives of other actors involved in the administration of criminal justice. Researchers need to use various qualitative and quantitative research methods to fully comprehend the complexities and nuances of the social dynamics involved in the administration of criminal justice. Additionally, researchers need to investigate cutting-edge methods for encouraging ethical behaviour and a humane approach to judging to comprehend these topics fully.