Discourse on Human Rights Issues and Public Policy Context: Prospect of Indonesia Tobacco Control Regulation

Abstract

The efforts on tobacco control are based on two main philosophies which are focused on human rights and the economy. This is observed for every country that is willing to reduce tobacco consumption and slightly ensure prosperity at the same time. It is being discussed in the international community that some countries are not a party to FCTC (Framework Convention on Tobacco Control) but have a domestic regulatory system for tobacco or are committed to implementing other obligations based on international norms at the minimum. This research specifically examined institutions and rules besides politics and judiciary enforcement in tobacco control regulation through the application of comparative and system approaches within the legal political context and a qualitative method. It was discovered that Indonesia has the ability to deliberate domestic regulatory systems to combat and reduce tobacco use despite the strong interference by tobacco industries and markets that are approaching legislatures, politicians, or executive apparatus to create different institutional interests. This usually leads to a mixture of verdict and judgment for the judiciary and legal enforcement.