CONSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY AND SAFEGUARDING MECHANISMS: A CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARISON WITH EMPHASIS ON INDONESIA

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dc.contributor.authorZoelva, Hamdan
dc.contributor.authorNggilu, Novendri M.
dc.contributor.authorYassine, Chami
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dc.date.accessioned2026-07-02T07:42:09Z
dc.date.available2026-07-02T07:42:09Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.descriptionA constitution does not merely function as a formal legal framework governing state institutions; it also embodies a set of foundational values, normative commitments, and political aspirations that collectively constitute a country’s constitutional identity.1In contemporary constitutional theory, constitutional identity has emerged as a crucial analytical lens to explain how constitutions maintain continuity amidst political change, particularly in democratic and post-authoritarian contexts.2Rather than being static, constitutional identity operates as a normative boundary that both enables constitutional adaptation and constrains transformations that may undermine the core principles upon which the constitutional order is built.3This dual function places constitutional identity at the intersection of legal stability, democratic legitimacy, and constitutional resilience.
dc.description.abstractThis study explores the concept of constitutional identity and its safeguarding mechanisms, focusing on Indonesia through a cross-national comparison. As nations grapple with the tension between maintaining unique constitutional identities and responding to global influences, Indonesia faces the challenge of preserving its foundational principles while adapting to social, political, and technological changes. Using a legal comparative approach, this research examines the constitutional frameworks of countries like Germany, Turkey, and the United States, alongside Indonesia, to identify key mechanisms that protect constitutional identity. The study finds that while Indonesia has strong constitutional foundations through Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution, it faces significant challenges in ensuring their relevance amid political polarization, globalization, and rapid technological advancements. The novelty of this research lies in its proposal for a flexible, inclusive legal framework that balances international obligations with local constitutional values, alongside strategies to enhance judicial independence and public participation. These findings offer a critical perspective on strengthening Indonesia’s constitutional safeguarding mechanisms and provide recommendations for improving legal frameworks to maintain national unity in a rapidly changing global landscape. Keywords: Constitution, Constitutional Identity, Judicial Review.
dc.identifier.citationZoelva, H., Nggilu, N., Yassine, C., Aspan, Z., & Mulyanti, D. (2026). CONSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY AND SAFEGUARDING MECHANISMS: A CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARISON WITH EMPHASIS ON INDONESIA. PETITA: JURNAL KAJIAN ILMU HUKUM DAN SYARIAH, 11(1), 62-85.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.22373/petita.vllil.731
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.adu.ac.ae/handle/1/8329
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLembaga Kajian Konstitusi Indonesia (LKKI), Fakultas Syariah dan Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry
dc.titleCONSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY AND SAFEGUARDING MECHANISMS: A CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARISON WITH EMPHASIS ON INDONESIA
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