Jokowi: The Constitutional Court Supports The Constitutional Court To Realize A Modern Court

Screenshot of President Joko Widodo delivering his remarks at the 20th Anniversary Special Plenary Session of the Constitutional Court in Jakarta, Thursday (10/8/2023). (ANTARA/Yashinta Difa)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that the government is ready to support the Constitutional Court (MK) to continue to innovate in realizing a modern justice system and providing better service to justice seekers. "In the limit of its authority, the government is also ready to support the Constitutional Court in its tough task of overseeing simultaneous elections in 2024," Jokowi said in a video recording played at the 20th Constitutional Court's Anniversary Commemoration Special Plenary Session in Jakarta, Antara, Thursday, August 10. The Head of State asked the Constitutional Court to oversee the implementation of democratic values and resolve election disputes as quickly as possible and fairly as possible. During the event, President Jokowi thanked all constitutional judges, as well as the clerks, staff, and all MK employees who have maintained the integrity and authority of the Constitutional Court in providing good service to justice seekers in accordance with their authority. “ Happy 20th birthday of the Constitutional Court. Thank you for continuing to oversee the constitution and oversee Indonesia's future, ” he said. Since it was officially formed on August 13, 2003, the Constitutional Court has contributed to managing the state system, strengthening the principles of a state of law, strengthening democracy, and providing protection against human rights and constitutional rights of citizens. " “ Thus, the Constitutional Court has been involved in carrying out its duties and constitutional authority to oversee and enforce the 1945 Constitution," said Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court Anwar Usman.

During the 2003-2023 period, the Constitutional Court has produced a total of 3,512 decisions, namely 29 decisions related to disputes in the authority of state institutions (SKLN), 676 dispute dispute cases with general election results (PHPU), 1,136 dispute cases with regional head election results (PHPKADA), and 1,671 law testing cases (PUU).