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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
The role of media in influencing legal politics in Indonesia
Authors
Rendra Gozali S H, Dr. Bambang Slamet Riyadi S H, M H, Dr. Riza Zulfikar, S H, M T, M Kn
Abstract
This study examines the role of media in
influencing legal politics in Indonesia within the context of the development
of digital communication and democratic governance. Media, both conventional
and digital, has become an important instrument in shaping public opinion,
encouraging transparency, and influencing legal policymaking. This research
aims to analyze the role of media in shaping public perceptions of legal
issues, influencing the legislative process, monitoring law enforcement, and
encouraging accountability among public officials. The study employs a
qualitative descriptive method through literature review, media content
analysis, and examination of relevant legal and political cases in Indonesia.
The findings reveal that media significantly affects legal politics by
mobilizing public opinion, exposing corruption and human rights violations, and
encouraging government responsiveness to public demands. Social media has
strengthened public participation in legal discourse through rapid information
dissemination and advocacy movements. However, the study also identifies
several challenges, including media bias, political influence, censorship, and
the spread of hoaxes that may undermine objective law enforcement and public
trust in legal institutions. The study concludes that media plays a strategic
role as both a source of information and a mechanism of social control in
Indonesia’s legal system. Therefore, strengthening media independence,
improving digital literacy, and enhancing regulatory frameworks are necessary
to ensure that media contributes positively to fair, transparent, and
accountable legal politics in Indonesia.
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Pages:230-240
How to cite this article:
Rendra Gozali S H, Dr. Bambang Slamet Riyadi S H, M H, Dr. Riza Zulfikar, S H, M T, M Kn "The role of media in influencing legal politics in Indonesia". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 230-240
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