Further research activities on this portal have been suspended due to
shifting priorities within HPCR. Since the current database contains
valuable information for practitioners, HPCR intends to keep this portal
available in its current state.
There are three types of law in Indonesia. The general legal system is derived from the Dutch legal system, while Islamic law applies to Muslims. A third law system, ‘Adat’ or customary law, is applied mainly in local disputes.
Indonesia’s highest court is the Supreme Court. There are also four separate courts under the Supreme Court: civil courts, religious courts, tax administration courts and military courts. Other courts include the High Courts and District Courts. Judges are appointed by the central government. There are no juries.
