HumasUPNVJ - The Special Education for Advocate Profession (PKPA) Batch VII, a collaboration between the West Jakarta DPC PERADI and the Faculty of Law, Jakarta Veteran National Development University (UPNVJ), once again presents important figures in the world of national law.
This event was held online and offline on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with the offline session taking place at the Grand Slipi Tower, West Jakarta. UPNVJ students welcomed this activity with enthusiasm, especially with the presence of the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Suhartoyo, SH, MH, as the main speaker.
In a session entitled "Proceedings at the Constitutional Court", Dr. Suhartoyo discussed comprehensive material regarding the legal basis, authority, and procedures for proceedings at the Constitutional Court (MK)—from filing a case to issuing a verdict.
Four Authorities and One Obligation of the Constitutional Court
Dr. Suhartoyo explained that the Constitutional Court has four main authorities:
1. Testing laws against the 1945 Constitution (Judicial Review),
2. Resolving constitutional authority disputes between state institutions,
3. Deciding on the dissolution of political parties
4. Resolving disputes over election results.
In addition, the Constitutional Court has one obligation, namely to provide a decision on the DPR's opinion regarding alleged violations by the President and/or Vice President.
Every citizen, legal entity, state institution, or indigenous community unit who feels that they have been constitutionally disadvantaged has the right to submit a request to test the law, as long as they can prove that there has been actual or potential disadvantage.
Structure and Process of Court Procedure at the Constitutional Court
PKPA participants are invited to understand the flow of constitutional trials, starting from the application stage, preliminary examination, trial examination, to the Judges' Deliberation Meeting (RPH) as an internal process for determining the decision.
Dr. Suhartoyo also emphasized that the Constitutional Court has adopted an online system in the process of filing cases and conducting trials, including the use of video conferencing, to support accessibility and efficiency of the legal process.
Final and Erga Omnes
The material is closed by emphasizing that the Constitutional Court's decision is final and erga omnes (binding in general), even if submitted by individuals. This shows how strategic the position of the Constitutional Court is in shaping the national legal system.
The session became more interactive as participants asked critical questions, ranging from legal standing issues in judicial review, online application mechanisms, to the impact of the Constitutional Court's decision on laws and regulations. All questions were answered clearly by Dr. Suhartoyo, accompanied by examples of actual cases.
The direct presence of the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court provided practical and strategic insights for PKPA participants, while strengthening their understanding of the important role of the Constitutional Court in maintaining the supremacy of the constitution in Indonesia.
This activity proves the strong synergy between the academic world and legal practice in forming a generation of advocates who are professional, have integrity, and are ready to face modern legal challenges.