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Parent/Guardian Audiences Regarding the Evaluation of Student Studies in the Undergraduate Law Program at the Faculty of Law, UII

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law Program at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), held a meeting with parents/guardians of students from the 2018, 2019, and 2023 cohorts. This activity aimed to provide information and solutions regarding the study period of students at the Faculty of Law, UII, particularly for those in the 2018, 2019, and 2023 cohorts. The event, held online via Zoom Meeting, is a routine annual agenda to provide updated information regarding students’ studies to parents/guardians. This event was conducted in two sessions; the first session was a meeting with parents/guardians of the 2018 and 2019 cohorts, while the second session was with parents/guardians of the 2023 cohort. The activity, which began at 1:00 PM WIB, was not only attended by parents/guardians of students but also by students, lecturers, and education staff of the Faculty of Law, UII.

After the agenda was opened by the Master of Ceremony, the meeting continued with a speech by the Head of the Undergraduate Law Program, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., who stated, “We from the Undergraduate Law Program would like to extend our ties with all of you, especially the families of students from the 2018, 2019, and 2023 cohorts. On this occasion, we will conduct a study evaluation, particularly concerning the academic performance of your children. This is part of UII’s characteristics, where we continuously conduct evaluations so that you can understand the academic progress of your children. Remembering that your children are from the 2018 and 2019 cohorts, we need to announce that the maximum study period for the 2018 cohort is July 2025, while for the 2019 cohort, it is July 2026. For the 2018 cohort, please ensure and evaluate if there are still courses that need to be taken and the final thesis hasn’t been started. Given the limited time, we suggest transferring to a campus with a lower passing grade than UII, where your children can continue their studies and still have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree. However, if the student has already completed the theoretical coursework and is currently working on the Final Thesis, we encourage them to continue and be supervised so that it can be completed before the set deadline. Additionally, we also hope that parents/guardians can increase their personal approach to their children so that students will be open about their study progress and other matters.” This was the speech from the Head of the Undergraduate Law Program, Faculty of Law, UII.

The event continued with an academic explanation presented by the Head of the Academic Division of the Faculty of Law, UII, Muhammad Arief Satejo Kinady, A.Md., who mentioned that “proper supervision is needed for students, especially those struggling academically. It’s necessary to provide assistance to students during their study period and to be aware of their academic status. Students can retake courses in the next semester if they fail to meet the required attendance and academic performance. Additionally, students also need to pay attention to the preparation of their final thesis and the importance of uploading their work to the provided information system. The role of parents is also needed in monitoring the academic performance of their sons and daughters so that they can report any problems to the Faculty of Law, UII.” This was the explanation from the Head of the Academic Division of the Faculty of Law, UII.

After the explanation was given by the academic representative of the Faculty of Law, UII, the event continued with a discussion and Q&A session with parents/guardians of the 2018, 2019, and 2023 cohorts. It is hoped that this activity can monitor study progress and establish intensive communication between parents/guardians and the study program. For students who are unable to complete their studies on time, it is recommended to immediately take alternative solutions, including transferring campuses. It is advised that the academic staff and students build more intensive communication.

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Practitioner Sharing from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “Drafting and Negotiating International Treaties: Indonesia’s Role and Current Global Challenges”

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) held a practitioner-sharing lecture on the subject, Law and International Relations. This activity was conducted online via Zoom Meeting, which started at 19.00–21.30 WIB and was mandatory for Class G Law and International Relations students. The practitioners invited to this lecture were alumni of the International Program, Faculty of Law UII, namely Anditya Hutama Putra, as the First Secretary, Young Diplomat Functional, Directorate of ASEAN External Cooperation, with the theme of discussion “Drafting and Negotiating International Treaties: Indonesia’s Role and Current Global Challenges.” This practitioner sharing lecture was moderated by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., as a lecturer in the Department of International Relations and also the Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Faculty of Law UII.

In his presentation, the speaker explained that “an international agreement is an agreement that is legally enforceable between countries or sources of international organizations that have been regulated by international law. The types of agreements are bilateral and multilateral agreements. In making an international agreement, it cannot be made directly, but there are several processes that need to be carried out, such as making initial proposals and research, drafting, consulting, and negotiating, legal and technical reviews, adopting and signing, and ratifying and implementing. In the dynamics of negotiations, Indonesia also has a role in negotiating agreements; for example, Indonesia has an important role as the founder of ASEAN in drafting the ASEAN Charter and participating in mediation efforts in resolving disputes within the ASEAN framework. On the other hand, there are also global challenges in implementing the agreement, which are divided into 2 points, namely domestic challenges and international challenges. ” Before the event was closed, the agenda continued with a question and answer session, discussion of case studies, and ended with a group photo via Zoom Meeting guided by the moderator. This teaching practitioner lecture took place in three meetings, with details of two meetings being held face-to-face and one meeting being conducted by giving assignments.

Drafting and negotiating international treaties is a fairly complex diplomatic process because two or more countries negotiate with each other to reach a written agreement on various issues, ranging from investment and trade to cooperation in the fields of environment and security. So drafting and negotiating international treaties is an essential process for Indonesia to play an active role in overcoming global challenges. Therefore, by understanding Indonesia’s role and the challenges it faces, we can better appreciate the importance of diplomacy and international cooperation in building a better world.

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Practitioner Sharing from Bawaslu DI. Yogyakarta: “Political and Constitutional Law”

Not long ago, the Indonesian people held a democratic party that took place simultaneously throughout the country. Of course, in carrying out this democratic party, it cannot be separated from the existence of election organizers as well as supervision and resolution of violations in an election. Following this, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Islamic Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) held a teaching practitioner lecture by inviting expert practitioners in constitutional law and politics. The practitioners invited to this lecture were Umi Illiyina, S.H., M.H., a member of Bawaslu DI. Yogyakarta, with the theme of the material presented being “Political and Constitutional Law.” This lecture was held in the Stageroom Room, West Wing, 3rd floor, Faculty of Law UII, with three meetings. The first meeting is on Monday, December 2, 2024, starting at 08:45–10:25 WIB. Meanwhile, the second meeting is on Friday, December 6, 2024, starting at 08:45 to 10:25 WIB, while the third meeting is an assignment. This teaching practitioner lecture is mandatory for class D students of Law and Constitutional Politics, Faculty of Law, UII. Before the resource person explained the material, this agenda was opened first by the Vice Dean for Human Resources, Faculty of Law, UII, Dr. Sri Hastuti Puspitasari, S.H., M.H.

Political and state law is a legal science that studies the relationship between law and politics and regulates the organization and structure of the state. Of course, this is related to the governance of a country, starting from a general election, the formation of a government, to the supervision of state power. Generally, a general election is carried out directly by the people to elect members of the People’s Representative Council, Regional People’s Representative Council, President, and Vice President. The legal basis for the election itself, for example, is in the 1945 Constitution Article 22 E and Law No. 7 of 2017 as amended by Law No. 7 of 2023.

 

Umi Illiyina, S.H., M.H., in her explanation, stated that “Based on Law No. 7 of 2017, related to Election Organizers are divided into 3, namely the General Election Commission (KPU), the General Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu), and the Election Organizer Honorary Council (DKPP). As for the classification of election legal problems, it is divided into election disputes and election violations. Problems related to election disputes are divided into 2 points, namely disputes over results and non-result problems. Furthermore, related to election violations, are divided into 3 points, namely criminal, administrative, and ethics of election organizers.” The following is the presentation from Umi Illiyina, S.H., M.H. After the presentation of the material has been completed by the resource person, students are welcome to ask questions directly. In addition to the presentation of the material, the resource person also provided a case study to students as an illustration of the form of law and state politics, and then the event continued with the handover of souvenirs and a group photo session.

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Practitioner Sharing from PT Brantas Abipraya: “The Role and Challenges of the Legal Sector in State-Owned Enterprises”

The Legal Division of a State-Owned Enterprise is a part or department in a State-Owned Enterprise that is responsible for all matters related to law. Generally, the legal division of state-owned enterprises has a crucial role in maintaining the sustainability and growth of a company. Therefore, the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) held a practitioner sharing lecture for the Civil Procedure Law Course, which took place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in the Stageroom, West Wing 3rd Floor, Faculty of Law UII. The resource person in this practitioner sharing lecture was Rinaldo Prima, S.H., M.H., CLA., as Vice President of Legal Litigation of PT Brantas Abipraya (Persero) Jakarta, with the theme “The Role and Challenges of the Legal Division in State-Owned Enterprises.” Practitioner sharing the Civil Procedure Law Course are divided into three meetings; the first meeting takes place at 12:30–13:30 WIB, the second meeting takes place at 13:40–14:40 WIB, and the third meeting is carried out by giving assignments by the resource person. This lecture is mandatory for Class G Civil Procedure Law students and is guided by moderator Mr. Rizky Ramadhan Baried, S.H., M.H.

In his explanation, Rinaldo explained that “PT Brantas Abipraya is a company that carries out various business activities by the articles of association. The activities carried out include construction work, building material fabrication, equipment rental, and consulting and management services.” He also added that as vice president of legal litigation, he has an important role, namely handling legal disputes, both inside and outside the court, as the company’s internal legal consultant, and playing a role in identifying, mitigating, and managing legal risks. Not only that, there is also collaboration between the state attorney and the legal department of state-owned enterprises. The scope of this collaboration is the provision of legal assistance by state attorneys in civil and state administrative cases to represent state-owned enterprises based on a special power of attorney, the provision of legal considerations by the state attorney to state-owned enterprises in the form of legal opinions, the provision of other legal actions provided by state attorneys to state-owned enterprises to save and restore state finances and uphold the authority of the government, including acting as a negotiator/mediator/facilitator, and other cooperation to mitigate legal risks, including preventing criminal acts of corruption.” the following is Rinaldo’s explanation in the teaching practitioner lecture.

After the presentation of the material by the resource person, the lecture continued with a question and answer session, a discussion of case studies, and continued with a group photo and handover of souvenirs by the secretary of the Regular Program of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law. With this teaching practitioner program, it is hoped that Faculty of Law UII students can become good graduates who not only have strong theoretical knowledge but also have the practical skills needed in the world of work.

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Practitioner sharing from the Indonesian Ombudsman “Government Supervision in the Perspective of the Indonesian Ombudsman”

Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) held a practitioner sharing program related to the course “Government Supervision Law.” With this practitioner teaching program, professionals or practitioners in the field of government supervision law can share their knowledge and experiences directly with students at the Faculty of Law UII. The resource person in this practitioner teaching program is Dr. Johanes Widijantoro, S.H., M.H., Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia. This practitioner teaching program is held from 15.20 to 17.00 WIB with three meetings; the first meeting took place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, and took place in the Mini Auditorium Room, 4th Floor, Faculty of Law UII. The second meeting took place on Friday, November 22, 2024, in the Legislative Drafting Room, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Law UII, while the third meeting was to give assignments to students. The moderator who accompanied the teaching practitioner lecture was Moh. Hasyim, S.H., M.Hum., as a permanent lecturer at the Department of State Administrative Law, Faculty of Law UII, and attended by students of the Faculty of Law UII, especially students of the Government Supervision Law B class.

The Ombudsman is a state institution that has a special task to oversee the implementation of public services. In other words, the Ombudsman is a “supervisor” who ensures that the services provided by the government, both central and regional, to the community run well and in accordance with applicable regulations. The Ombudsman is intended as a communication bridge between citizens and organizers. Widespread corruption, poor state administration, population explosion, and political instability are some of the reasons for the birth of the Ombudsman in several countries, including Indonesia. The duties of the Ombudsman itself are to receive reports, conduct investigations, and resolve problems so that the output of the work procedures of the Indonesian Ombudsman is to improve the quality of public services.

In his presentation, Dr. Johanes explained that “There are several factors that cause the Ombudsman to be able to develop in many countries, one of which is flexibility. This means that this ombudsman system is very flexible and can adapt to countries with different political and administrative backgrounds. Some of the legal bases for the Ombudsman in Indonesia are Law Number 37 of 2008 concerning the Indonesian Ombudsman and Law Number 25 of 2009 concerning Public Services. The reports that can be reported to the Ombudsman are allegations of maladministration in public service providers organized by state and government organizations, including those organized by state-owned enterprises, regional-owned enterprises, state-owned legal entities, as well as private bodies or corporations that are given the task of organizing public services. The Indonesian Ombudsman provides easy access to the public in submitting reports by opening on-the-spot complaint reception services at several points, such as at the Public Service Mall or visits to villages. So that in 2024 it was recorded that through this access the Indonesian Ombudsman had accommodated 7,436 public complaints.” Before the program was ended by the moderator, a question and answer session, discussion of case studies, group photos, and the handover of souvenirs were held at the second meeting.

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Practitioner Sharing from the Bogor District Attorney’s Office: “The Role of the Prosecutor’s Office in Prosecution”

Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) on December 12-13, 2024 held a practitioner sharing lecture with the theme “Public Prosecutor’s Strategy in Preparing Indictments and Evidence in Trial.” The resource person invited on this occasion was Veronika Oxtafia, S.H., M.M., the Head of the Development Sub-Division, Bogor Regency District Attorney’s Office. This lecture lasted for two days with three meetings and was held in the Legal Drafting Room, 3rd Floor, UII Faculty of Law. The first and second meetings took place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 10:30–12.00 WIB and continuing at 12.00–13.00 WIB. The third meeting took place on Friday, December 13, 2024, starting at 08:45 to 10.20 WIB. This Practitioner Sharing lecture is mandatory for Class I Criminal Procedure Law students and is moderated by Wahyu Priyanka Nata Permana, S.H., M.H., an expert lecturer in Criminal Procedure Law, Faculty of Law UII.

In the first and second meetings, the resource person explained more material, while in the third meeting, students were invited to interact more by discussing a case study related to the role of the prosecutor’s office in terms of comprehensiveness. The prosecutor’s office is a state institution that has special authority in the field of filing. In the criminal system, the role of the prosecutor’s office is very neutral, especially in terms of the process of enforcing criminal law. The prosecutor’s office in this case acts as a representative of the state to prosecute perpetrators of criminal acts and ensure that justice can be upheld. As for packaging, it is a stage in the imaging process, where the prosecutor is in the general process of filing an indictment against a suspect in court.

In his explanation, the resource person explained that “The Attorney General’s Office of the Republic of Indonesia, later referred to as the prosecutor’s office, is a government institution whose function is related to the judicial power that exercises state power in the field of prosecution and other authorities based on the law (Article 1 number 1 of Law No. 11 of 2021 concerning Amendments to Law No. 16 of 2004 concerning the Prosecutor’s Office). In asset recovery, the prosecutor’s office has the authority to conduct tracing, confiscation, and return assets obtained from criminal acts and other assets to the state, victims, or those entitled. As for prosecution, it is an action by the public prosecutor in referring a criminal case to the competent district court in the case and according to the method regulated in this law with a request that it be examined and decided by a judge in a court hearing. In the event that the public prosecutor receives one case file containing several criminal acts committed by several suspects that are not included in the provisions of Article 141, the public prosecutor can prosecute each defendant separately. The indictment itself has valid requirements, namely formal requirements and material requirements.” Here is an explanation from Veronika Oxtafia, S.H., M.M. The event continued with a discussion of case studies, followed by a question and answer session guided by the moderator, and then there was the handover of souvenirs and a group photo with the speakers.

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Making Vlog In A Museum, Learning English Can Be So Much Fun!

Learning English is not boring at all. For instance, some interactive activities in English Matriculation Program held by Cilacs UII for the students of International Program of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia (IP FH UII) in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. They practiced their English by making vlog in Sonobudoyo Museum Yogyakarta. This activity was held on Friday, December 6, 2024 and attended by 47 of International Program of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia (IP FH UII) students involving 2 teachers and 3 Cilacs UII staff.

Students are given 2 tasks, the first task is to conduct observations by choosing the most favorite artifacts, traditional clothing or historical moments and report it on the assignment sheet to rehearse students’ writing skills. The second activity is to make a vlog video in groups by telling their point of view and journeys while visiting the Sonobudoyo museum to train students’ speaking skills.

According to the Head of the Academic Department of Cilacs UII, Suprihatin, the objective of the enhancement activity of visiting Sonobudoyo museum for students is to improve the vocabulary and language used by exposure to the specific terminology in contextual learning related to art, history, science & cultures. Cilacs UII English teachers, Ardinia Pravinta & Amalia Lestari, emphases that this agenda can improve participants’ writing and speaking skills while practicing English language skills in real life. This visit is intended to provide a different means of learning English while also exposing them to historical knowledge. Also, this agenda is designed to create a more fun environment for students when practicing their English.

Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D as the Head of Law Study Program, Faculty of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia explained the program was held to develop the English language skills of IP students directly so that they can easily adapt to the global environment. The interactive and applicable learning pattern makes students enjoy learning English at IP FH UII. Head of Marketing for Cilacs UII, Aditya, added that visiting the museum was an enhancement activity which is included in the curriculum of the English Matriculation Program for IP FH UII students. “Our focus is to present English learning for students in a fun way to motivate & attain the learning process become more effective,” he said. (adt)

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UII Faculty of Law Academic Community Discusses Energy Law and Sustainable Development through the 2024’s International Student Colloquium

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) again held the 2024 International Student Colloquium (ISC) with the theme “Energy Law and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century.” The event, which speakers from several countries attended, occurred in the Auditorium Room, 4th Floor, Faculty of Law UII, at 08.30 Indonesian Western Time (IWT). The ISC agenda this time was moderated by Ratna Hartanto, S.H., LL.M., with various speakers from several countries, namely, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Anisah, S.H., M.Hum., from Faculty of Law UII, with the topic “Regulating Fair Competition in the Indonesian Energy Sector Toward Sustainable Development Goals.” The next speaker is Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann, LL.M., from Brunswick European Law School, Germany, with the topic “EU Carbon Border Tax from the Perspective of ASEAN Countries.” The third speaker is Prof. Dr. Rashikah Md. Khalid from the Faculty of Law, UKM, Malaysia, with the topic “Energy Law Policy in Malaysia and its Perspective Under Human Rights.” The final speaker is Prof. Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, LL.B., LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D., from Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh, with the topic “Energy Law Policy in Bangladesh.” 

Before the presentation of material by the resource person began, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, UII, Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., delivered a speech, “Welcome to the UII Faculty of Law, and I thank you for your presence. Secondly, we will hold an International Student Colloquium, this program can be carried out well and can be maximized for academic development. Thank you very much. The issue of energy law and sustainable development is still very relevant to study so that the development we carry out, especially in Indonesia, can be in line with Indonesian law and the constitution.” After delivered a speech by the Dean of Faculty of Law UII, the event continued with the signing of collaborations with several law universities, the first of which was the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Faculty of Law UII, which was held by Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with Brunswick European Law School, Germany, represented by Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann, LL.M. Second, the signing of the MoA between Faculty of Law UII, which was attended by Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), which was attended by Prof. Dr. Rashikah Md. Khalid and Dr. Suhaizad Bin Saifuddin. Third, the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between the UII Faculty of Law, represented by Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with Pekalongan University, represented by Dr. Dwi Edi Wibowo, S.H., M.Hum., and Agung Aditya, S.H., Mkn. After the cooperation signing process was completed, a photo session and souvenir handover session were held to each relevant university.

The event continued with the presentation of material by the speakers, guided by the moderator. The third speaker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Anisah, S.H., M. Hum., Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann, LL.M., and Prof. Dr. Rashikah Md. Khalid, was present in person in the Auditorium, as was Prof. Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, LL.B., LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D., who appeared online via Zoom from Bangladesh. This event was attended by Faculty of Law UII students, participants, and presenters from UII and outside UII who actively asked questions and interacted with the speakers. The main event ended at 12:00 (IWT) and continued with a meal together in the Erasmus Room, Floor 3, UII Faculty of Law.

The agenda continued with an International Paper Presentation by registered presenters from several leading universities in Yogyakarta, such as Universitas Andalas, Universitas Kebangsaan Malaysia, Brunswick European Law, Universitas Prasetya Mulya, Universitas Gajah Mada, Universitas Katolik Atma Jaya, and Universitas Pekalongan. The presenters on this agenda were divided into 3 groups and moderated by several lecturers from the Faculty of Law UII. As for the presentation room, the first room is located in the West Satageroom, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Law UII, and is moderated by Siti Rahma Novikasari, S.H., M.H. The second room, located in the Erasmus room on the 3rd floor, Faculty of Law UII, and moderated by Catur Septiana Rakhmawati, S.H., M.H. The third room is located in CR III/10 (3rd-floor classroom, No. 10), Faculty of Law UII, and is moderated by Rahadian Diffaul Barraq Suwartono, S.H., M.H. The event went smoothly and ended with a group photo in each room. The winner of the International Paper Presentation will be announced in early December 2024.

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Hela Cells? How Important Are These Cells?

[KALIURANG]; On Saturday, October 19th, 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) carried out International Guest Lecture activities, which took place in the Audiovisual Room on the 4th floor, Faculty of Law Building, UII. The resource person for this activity was Dr. Kimberly Bomar., an attorney from Bomar Legal, Stanford, California. The International Guest Lecture, which starts at 09.30–11.30 Indonesian Westren Time (IWT)/WIB, carries the theme, “Henrietta Lacks and the Business, Technology, and Ethics of HeLa Cells.” This event, which was held offline and online via Zoom, was moderated by Head of Undergraduate Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., and attended by more than 150 students from Undergraduate Study Program in Law.

In his explanation, Dr. Kimberly mentioned that “Henrietta Lacks (HeLa) was the Mother of Modern Medicine. Henrietta Lacks is the most important name in the field of biotechnology and medicine, which many people may not have known before. In 1950, not long after giving birth to her fifth child with David Lacks, Henrietta was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer that would change the world of medicine forever. On January 29, 1951, Henrietta Lacks attended Johns Hopkins, the only hospital in the area treating black patients. However, during her treatment, Johns Hopkins took two samples from Henrietta’s cervix without her permission or knowledge. Then Doctor Johns sent the tissue samples to a cell biologist, Dr. George Otto Gey. From samples obtained by Dr. Gey, he isolated cancer cells by applying a technique he developed. These cells can grow and divide indefinitely in culture media, so Dr. Johns and Dr. Gey provide the cells for research around the world but do not sell them. Several biotechnology companies have succeeded in making a profit from HeLa cells and have patented how to use them, one of which is Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., which is a biotechnology company with annual revenues of more than $40 billion. Meanwhile, Henrietta’s family did not receive any compensation and struggled to pay for basic medical care.

Due to the HeLa Cell business, Henrietta’s descendants believed that the cells belonged to Henrietta and never gave them or allowed anyone to use them. So they believe that as heirs they have the right to receive compensation and sue the Thermo Fisher Company. Henrietta did not consent to the collection and use of her tissue, but her consent was not legally required at the time, and although Henrietta’s treatment reflected racist experiments against black people, Thermo Fisher was not present when Henrietta’s cells were taken. Ultimately, in August 2023, the case was resolved without a legal decision on whether the Lacks family was entitled to compensation for the use of HeLa cells.” The following is Dr. Kimberly Bomar.

HeLa cells are an invaluable tool in biomedical research. However, it is important to remember the history behind this cell and appreciate the contributions of Henrietta Lacks and her family. This International Guest Lecture event closed with a friendly gathering and lunch together in the Erasmus Room, 3rd Floor, UII Faculty of Law.

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Erosion of International Humanitarian Law vs Civilians in Gaza

The Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, UII (Universitas Islam Indonesia) again invites Fatma Al Ghussain, as Executive Director in Amna Care Fund Palestine Activists as a speaker on the Guest Lecture agenda which will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Guest Lecture which started at 15.30 and took place in the Legislative Drafting Room, 3rd floor, Faculty of Law UII, the theme raised on this occasion was “Legal Violations and the Extent of Application of International Humanitarian Law to Protect Civilians in Gaza”. This Guest Lecture activity is an effort to always remind us of the existence of humanitarian principles, as support for human rights, as well as solidarity as a developing country and also as a form of implementation of religious values. In International Humanitarian Law there are rules that regulate behavior that takes place in armed conflicts. The purpose of this law is to limit human suffering during war and establish limits on how to fight, and also provide protection to citizens or parties who do not take part in hostilities.

In her explanation, Mrs. Fatma Al Ghussain stated that “The attacks carried out by the Israeli army have killed more than 60,000 civilians, including children and women, mercilessly and indiscriminately using internationally prohibited weapons. They also bombed schools and tents filled with sheltering civilians, and killed everyone inside. Not only that, the Israeli army also blocked humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, including water, food, medicine and other basic necessities. They even excavate the graves of people who have died by taking their bodies and returning them without any internal organs. The atrocities carried out were not only carried out against the Palestinian population, but also by suppressing the press by killing anyone who reported what was happening in Gaza, either through sound or images. As well as threatening social media activists, by bombing their houses and killing their families. There is continuous oppression carried out by the Israeli army by killing humanitarian workers, local and international residents, they also force civilians to repeatedly move to new areas without allowing civilians to take their personal belongings with them. This of course illustrates the irrelevance of international humanitarian law in dealing with the genocide that is taking place in Palestine to date and shows that there is a failure of the global justice system in preventing war crimes.”

This Guest Lecture with resource person Mrs. Fatma Al Ghussain was moderated directly by the Head of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., and attended by more than 70 students of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law UII. Before the Guest Lecture activity was closed by the moderator, there was a video screening session that had been prepared by Mrs. Fatma and continued with a question and answer session from several students present. It is hoped that this activity will make each other aware and be a form of support for Palestine, not only as a moral obligation, but also as an investment in the future of a more peaceful and just world.