Reform and Simplification of Legislative Regulations in Indonesia

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this research is to analyze the reform and simplification of existing laws and regulations in Indonesia. This involves assessing the current legislative system's hindrances, focusing on the synchronization of legislative planning at both central and regional levels with development planning and policies. The aim is to understand how reform can optimize the performance of state administrators, create a sense of security at work, avoid excessive levies on society, increase budget efficiency, and attract investment, particularly foreign investment.   Method: This research adopts a normative legal approach to examine the existing legislative system in Indonesia. The method involves a comprehensive analysis of legal and regulatory frameworks, emphasizing the need for reform and simplification. The research delves into the complexities of the legislative process, tracing the transformation from individual interests to public issues, with a focus on societal interests and humanitarian principles. Mapping the needs and planned legislative programs is a crucial aspect of the method to maintain the effectiveness and relevance of each regulation.   Result: The research findings indicate that the reform and simplification of legal regulations in Indonesia play a vital role in optimizing the performance of state administrators, ensuring a secure work environment, preventing excessive levies on society, enhancing budget efficiency, and attracting investment, especially foreign investment. The results highlight the importance of aligning legislative planning with development goals and policies to address the current deviations from the intended material content in legislative regulations.   Conclusion: In conclusion, the research underscores the significance of reforming and simplifying existing laws and regulations in Indonesia. The legislative system's shortcomings, including the lack of synchronization with development planning and deviations from intended content, pose challenges that need to be addressed. The establishment of legal certainty, realization of justice, and provision of social benefits are identified as the primary objectives of any legal regulation. Therefore, it is crucial to map the needs and plan legislative programs effectively to maintain the relevance and effectiveness of the regulatory framework.