Indonesian Court Empowers Economic and Social Rights, Challenges Government Authority
The debate in Indonesia is about whether the Court or the legislature should enforce economic and social rights. Some think the Court should not be involved because it's not elected and lacks expertise. But others believe the Court can help protect these rights when lawmakers don't do enough. The Court has made important decisions on laws about electricity, water, education, and the budget. These rulings show that the Court can fill gaps in protecting economic and social rights, but it needs to be careful not to overstep its authority.