TINJAUAN YURIDIS PERUBAHAN BATAS USIA CALON PRESIDEN DAN WAKIL PRESIDEN PASCA PUTUSAN MAHKAMAH KONSTITUSI (Studi Putusan Nomor 90/PUU-XXI/2023)
Keywords:
: Amendment, Age Limit, Constitutional Court DecisionAbstract
The decision of the Constitutional Court (MK) regarding the minimum age limit for nomination of the President and Vice President shows indications of favoritism and conflict of interest by the chairman of the Constitutional Court, regarding the potential nomination of his nephew who is hindered by the age limit in the Election Law. Problem formulation: 1. What are the challenges to the age limit for presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the Constitutional Court's decision? 2) How are the considerations of the Constitutional Court Judges in changing the age limit for Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates? This research is a normative juridical research with document study data sources. Research Results: The basis of the lawsuit regarding the age limit for presidential and vice presidential candidates are: a. The existence of age discrimination b. Does not hinder constitutional rights c. Public officials should not be hampered by age uncertainty d. proven and experienced in leading. e. Given the same opportunity f. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, has demonstrated significant achievements in government g. The authority to regulate age restrictions is not regulated in the constitution. 2) Considerations of the Constitutional Court judges, a. Judges' Considerations: Opportunities for the Young Generation, Quality and Experience, and Limited Decision. b. Consideration of Constitutional Court Judges with Different Reasons (Concurring Opinion): Acceptance of experience requirements, open policy, functions of regional heads, experience as regional heads is relevant as an indicator of the eligibility of presidential and vice presidential candidates. c. Consideration of Constitutional Court Judges with Dissenting Opinion: Concerns over interpretation, judicial independence.References
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