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Author	Asst Prof Aristo Pangaribuan
Organisation/Institution	Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Law
Country	INDONESIA
Panel	Law and Society
Title	Indonesia's Criminal Justice System: A Case Study of Inter-Agency Conflict and the Fight for Power
Abstract	This article examines systemic rivalry between Indonesian criminal justice agencies, highlighting the inherent tensions that arise when actors with distinct values and priorities interact. It argues that analysing these conflicts reveals underlying power dynamics that hinder the system's effectiveness. Indonesia serves as a compelling case study, where the source of conflict transcends procedural differences and stems from a power struggle driven by institutional self-preservation. Utilising interviews, court decisions, media reports and legislative analysis, this article delves into the power struggle between the police, prosecutors, and the Anti-Corruption Agency (KPK). The analysis reveals the police at the centre of this conflict, resisting reforms that threaten their institutional survival. This article offers a nuanced analysis of the conflict, focusing on the underlying motivations of the actors and its consequences. Additionally, it proposes potential solutions to mitigate this conflict.
Biography	Aristo Pangaribuan holds the position of an assistant professor within the law school of the University of Indonesia. He earned his bachelor's degree in law (S.H) from the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia, and subsequently achieved a master's degree in law (LL.M) from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. His Ph.D. in law is from the University of Washington in Seattle. Aristo's research primarily revolves around criminal justice, with a particular emphasis on its political dimensions.