Legal Hermeneutics in Reforming Preparation of Village Regulation: Case of Indonesia and Timor Leste

Ni Luh Gede Astariyani; I Gede Yusa; Bagus Hermanto; Rosino da Cruz

doi:10.30631/alrisalah.v25i1.1754

Authors

Ni Luh Gede Astariyani Faculty of Law, Udayana University
I Gede Yusa Faculty of Law, Udayana University
Bagus Hermanto Faculty of Law, Udayana University
Rosino da Cruz Faculty of Law Universidade da Paz, Timor Leste

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30631/alrisalah.v25i1.1754

Keywords:

Legal Hermeneutics, Village Governance, Institutionalism, Democratic Resilience, Political Transition

Abstract

This study explores the formation and challenges of Village Regulations in three regions: Tabanan, Badung, and Denpasar. It addresses two core objectives: identifying the dynamics of village-level legislation and examining the application of legal hermeneutics in interpreting such regulations. The research combines normative and empirical legal methods, employing a qualitative descriptive analysis through the Statute, Conceptual, and Analytical approaches. The findings reveal persistent issues in the drafting process, particularly inconsistencies with the Ministry of Home Affairs Regulation No. 111 of 2014. These challenges stem from both technical and interpretive shortcomings. The study further emphasizes the importance of hermeneutical interpretation in maintaining normative consistency and avoiding conflicting legal provisions. Additionally, a comparative perspective is offered through an analysis of village governance in Timor-Leste, where village regulations are governed under Law No. 9 of 2016. This research contributes to the discourse on institutional reform and democratic resilience at the village level, highlighting the need for clearer legal frameworks and interpretive consistency in local governance.

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Author Biographies

I Gede Yusa, Faculty of Law, Udayana University

Professor of Constitutional Law

Bagus Hermanto, Faculty of Law, Udayana University

Permanent Lecturer on Constitutional Law and Independent Researcher

Rosino da Cruz, Faculty of Law Universidade da Paz, Timor Leste

Senior Lecturer

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