The Indonesian constitution contains important human rights guarantees. Human Rights are also guaranteed through national laws and international commitments. However, it is often unclear how these abstract norms should be enforced. Much of the focus in recent years have been on the legal methodology used to make sense of human rights in actual judgements.
The publications are hoped to be a tool for judges, lecturers and legal practitioners. As such, it is intended to support the engagement with the courts and with egal aid institutions.
The research on national legal practice is conducted by Indonesian scholars. International scholars from UiO and beyond sometimes contribute with theoretical and comparative perspectives.
Recent activities and publications:
- Metodologi Hukum Hak Asasi Manusia (Riyadi and Tømte (eds.), RajaGafindo Persada, 2023), written in cooperation with Pusham UII , The Centre for Human Rights Studies at the Islamic University of Indonesia.
- International Human Rights and Local Courts – Human Rights Interpretation in Indonesia. (Tømte and Riyadi (eds.), Routledge 2024) written in cooperation with Pusham UII , The Centre for Human Rights Studies at the Islamic University of Indonesia.
- Database over Indonesian judgements pertaining to human rights, made by LeIP (the Indonesian Institute for Independent Judiciary) with support from NCHR, see www.putusanpenting.leip.or.id.