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Dewi Iriani’s Public Defense Examination

“The KPU as the Election Organizer must be able to implement the Election fairly and with integrity. Unfortunately, to realize an Election that is fair and with integrity has not been achieved.” (Dewi Iriani’s Dissertation)

[KALIURANG]; Saturday (10/08), at 13.00 WIB, Dewi Iriani’s Public Defense Examination for Doctoral Promotion was held by the Doctoral Study Program in Law with a dissertation entitled “LEGAL POLITICS OF TERM LIMITATION IN KPU COMMISSIONERS FOR REALIZING A FAIR AND INTEGRITY GENERAL ELECTION.”

The public defense examination was held in the Auditorium Room, 4th Floor, FH UII, chaired by the Dean of FH UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with promoter Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fauzan, S.H., M.H., co-promoter Dr. Sri Hastuti Puspitasari, S.H., M.H., with examiners: Prof. Dr. Achmad Sodiki, S.H., who joined online via zoom meeting, Dr. Janedjri M. Gaffar, S.H., M.Si., Prof. Dr. Ni’matul Huda, S.H., M.Hum., Dr. Idul Rishan, S.H., LL.M.

Dewi Iriani raised the issue of the KPU Commissioner term length (5 years) who can be re-elected in the next period without considering the track record of the KPU commissioner. There are at least three problem formulations raised in her dissertation: 1). What is the Position of the Commissioners of the KPU in the State System in Indonesia; 2) What is the Role of the Commissioners of the KPU in Realizing a General Election that is Fair and has Integrity; 3) What is the Direction of the Legal Political Construction of the KPU Term Limitation in Realizing a General Election that is Fair and Has Integrity in the Future.

Dewi Iriani said that the KPU is a state institution that is in the second tier. Although it is in the second tier institution, the KPU RI has an important role in organizing the Election which includes the role of forming the Provincial KPU and Regency/City KPU, preparing the stages of the Election, making regulations, implementing orderly administration, and together with the Provincial KPU and Regency/City KPU carries out elections according to predetermined stages. Structurally, it shows that the Indonesian KPU can decentralize certain authorities, can decentralize certain authorities, and this can be seen in the implementation of Regional Head Elections (Pilkada) where the implementation of Pilkada is carried out by the KPUD in all regional governments, except for the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY).

Furthermore, Dewi Iriani explained that the length of the KPU Commissioner term of office is more than 2 (two) periods or more than 10 (ten) years of office, some even up to 4 (four) periods or 20 (twenty) years of office, without considering the track record of the KPU Commissioner will potentially cause abuse of power by the commissioner. In addition, the length of office of KPU commissioners also raises the potential for violations committed by KPU Commissioners in the form of: administrative violations, criminal violations of the Election, and violations of the code, especially the principles of independence and honesty as regulated in DKPP Decision Number 135-Pke-Dkpp/Xii/2023, DKPP Decision Number 317-PKE-DPP/X/2019, DKPP Decision Number 123-PKE-DKPP/X/2020, Bawaslu Decision No.05/LP/PP.PL/ADM/Prov/04.00/V/2019, Decision Number: 35-PKE-DKPP/II/2023 and DKKP Decision Number 125-PKE-DKPP/IV/2021.

The legal political construction of limiting the term of office of Commissioners to realize elections with fairness and integrity in the future, namely by revising Article 10 point 9 of Law no. 7 of 2017 concerning General Elections which by reconstructing it becomes: “the term of office of a KPU Commissioner is only valid for 5 (five) years and can be re-elected for only 1 (one) term at the same level in the same region, taking into account the track record of the KPU Commissioner.” She said firmly.

During the exam session, the promovenda was able to answer questions well and was able to defend the arguments in her dissertation. Promovenda, Dewi Iriani, S.H., M.H. is now officially the 174th doctoral graduated from the doctoral study program in law study, FH UII. Co Promoter, Dr. Sri Hastuti Puspitasari gave a message that a doctoral degree is indeed something to be proud of, but do not be too proud of because it can give birth to arrogance. The new doctoral degree gives birth to new responsibilities for society, academics, the nation and the state. The supervisory team is proud and grateful for the graduation of Dr. Dewi Iriani, S.H., M.H accompanied by a sense of emotion from Dr. Dewi Iriani, S, H., M.H. reflects a deep sense of gratitude for the process she went through during the preparation of the dissertation.

 

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Erfina Fuadatul Khilmi’s Public Defence Examination

[KALIURANG]; Saturday (10/08), at 10.00 WIB, the Erfina Fuadatul Khlimi’s Public Defense Examination for Doctoral Promotion was held by the doctoral study program in law (PSHPD) Faculty of Law (FH) Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) with a dissertation entitled “Reconceptualization of Content Material Regarding Interfaith Harmony in the Regional Regulation of East Java Province Number 8 of 2018 Concerning the Implementation of Tolerance in Community Life.”

Erfina Fuadatul Khilmi present that the East Java Provincial Tolerance Regulation was formed as an instrument that is expected to facilitate the provincial government in dialogue and reconciliation to prevent intolerant and discriminatory attitudes towards fundamental issues of East Java society (related to diversity of ethnicity, race, religion, class and socio-economic). However, the use of regional authority in the content of this Tolerance Regulation has caused excessive euphoria of regional autonomy regarding the maintenance of interfaith harmony.

The doctoral candidate continued, that the Article 1 section (5) of the East Java Provincial Tolerance Regulation defines tolerance as a willingness to recognize and respect the civil rights of the Community in accepting differences in religious, cultural, and social diversity as well as special conditions in community, national and state life. The term “special conditions” in the material content of the Regulation is full of the risk of being misunderstood because the benchmark used is the mainstreaming of individual rights as demanded within liberal boundaries, so that it is not limited by the values ​​of civilized tolerance in local community life, especially in East Java Province.

So it is important to reconceptualize the material content regarding religious harmony in the East Java Provincial Tolerance Regulation to realize civilized tolerance. There are at least two formulations of the problem raised by the doctoral candidate, namely: Why is the material content of the East Java Provincial Regulation Number 8 of 2018 concerning the Implementation of Tolerance in Community Life regarding the protection of religious harmony not in accordance with the laws and regulations above it; How is the reconceptualization of the content of religious harmony in the Regional Regulation of East Java Province Number 8 of 2018 concerning the Implementation of Tolerance in Community Life based on Pancasila.

 

The Public Defense Examination of Doctoral Promotion Dissertation on behalf of Erfina Fuadatul Khilmi was held in the Auditorium Room, 4th Floor, FH UII, chaired by the Dean of FH UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with promoter Prof. Dr. Ni’matul Huda, S.H., M.Hum., co-promoter Dr. Drs. Rohidin, S.H., M.Ag.., with examiners: Prof. Dr. Drs. H. Makhrus, S.H., M.Hum., Dr. Janedjri M. Gaffar, S.H., M.Si., Dr. Drs. Muntoha, S.H., M.Ag., Dr. Sri Hastuti Puspitasari, S.H., M.H. During the exam session, the doctoral candidate was able to answer questions well and was able to defend the arguments in her dissertation. Dr. Erfina Fuadatul Khilmi, S.H., M.H. officially holds the 173rd doctoral degree who graduated from the doctoral study program in law, FH UII. The promoter, Prof. Dr. Ni’matul Huda S.H., M.Hum prayed that the new degree obtained would be a blessing for Dr. Erfina Fuadataul Khilmi, S.H., M.H. and prayed that she would be able to obtain a professors after this.

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Faculty of Law UII Departs 7 Students to Participate in the International Mobility Program

[KALIURANG]; On Monday, 05 August 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) again demonstrated its commitment to supporting student mobility through holding a Student Release Event and a Pre-Departure Program. This program is intended for students who are selected to take part in the UII-Coventry University Joint Degree program, CTP UII-IIUM, and IISMA Co-Founding 2024. The names of these students are, Meeran Hameed (20410902) and Muhammad Davin Wicaksono (21410478) are students participating in Joint Degree-Top-up Degree/Coventry University, UK. Belvani Melitaviana (22410591) IISMA Co-Funding at University of Pécs, Hungary. Allysa Zahra Safira (21410054) IISMA Co-Funding at Korea University, South Korea. Furthermore, Ridlo Ifran Addiasar (22410090), Jihan Sri Hardiman (21410061), and Muhammad Rafi Fadhilah (22410586), are students of the CTP-Credit Transfer Program IIUM, Malaysia.

Previously, this preparation for departure program (PDP) activity lasted for 2 days, which was held on Thursday-Friday, 1-2 August 2024. This activity aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed while studying abroad. The material presented covers various aspects, starting from material (1) UII Commitment by Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., (2) Preparation for Departure (Non-Academic) and Explanation of the Joint Degree System and Credit Transfer Program, by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, SH, MH, LL.M, Ph.D. (3) Academic Commitment While Studying Abroad, by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, SH., MH, LL.M., Ph.D., and Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H. (4) Strengthening Worship and Morals during Study Abroad, by Bagya Agung Prabowo, SH., M.Hum, Ph.D. (5) Sharing Session on Studying Abroad Experiences, by Muhammad Rifqi Abiyyu and Maheswari Laksita Sari. (6) Psychological Readiness of Participants in the Joint Degree Program and Transfer Credit Program, by Dr.rer.nat. Dian Sari Utami, S.Psi., M.A. Apart from that, participants also have the opportunity to interact with alumni who have completed similar programs, so they can obtain more comprehensive information.

Next, the student release event will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the Mini Auditorium, 4 floor, Faculty of Law UII. At this release event, health kits and mementos were given, as well as a settlement allowance scholarship from the Undergraduate Study Program in Law and the Koran, by the Dean of the Faculty of Law UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum. This event was attended by several leaders from both UII and the Faculty of Law UII, namely: Representative from the Islamic University of Indonesia, Nihlah Ilhami, S.Pd., as representative from KUI UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum, as Dean of Faculty of Law UII, Dr. Sri Hastuti Puspitasari, S.H., M.H., as Vice Dean for Resources Management, and Drs. Agus Triyanta, M.A., M.H., Ph.D., as Vice Dean for Religious, Student, and Alumni Affairs. Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Secretary of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, International and Regular Programs, and Secretary of the Undergraduate Study Program in Business Law. All Faculty of Law Unit and Division Officials, students participating in the program, and also parents/guardians of students participating in the program.

In his speech, the Head of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan NH, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., explained that “some time ago we held socialization and selection so that the children who attended today  have gone through a series of selections carried out by the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, starting from a special socialization program for program transfer credits to the Ahmad Ibrahim Lecture of Laws at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Then there is also socialization and mentoring for students who will go to get grants through IISMA, including specifically for mentoring and also socialization to take part in the Joint Degree Program at Coventry University for approximately 1 year to study in the UK. The socialization went well, we collaborated with our international partners, and thank God, approximately 8 students participated in the outbound mobility program for the odd semester 2024-2025. Participants in the Transfer Credit Program at Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, IIUM, include students named Ridlo Ifran Addiasar, Jihan Sri Hardiman, and Muhammad Rafi Fadhilah. Then the Transfer Credit Participants (IISMA Co-Funding) to Hungary and South Korea were Belvani Melitaviana at the University of Pécs, Hungary and Allysa Zahra Safira at Korea University, South Korea. “Continued by the Joint Degree Program Participants at Coventry University, UK, there were Meeran Hameed and Muhammad Davin Wicaksono.”

“The 2024 International Mobility Student Release Activity is a series of international mobility activities organized by the Undergraduate Study Program in Law. Starting from the selection stage, then passing the selection, then being given debriefing until the release, and of course, the students who have been selected to take part in this program will leave to carry out this activity as well as possible, and hopefully they will be successful and at the same time be able to return to Indonesia well and safely . The international mobility program is actually part of a program organized by the Undergraduate Study Program in Law as an inseparable part of the Merdeka campus program,” said part of the speech by the Dean of Faculty of Law UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum.

The Faculty of Law hopes that this program can be a useful provision for students to achieve success while studying abroad. With adequate provisions, it is hoped that students can make the Faculty of Law UII proud on the international stage.

 

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UII Faculty of Law Collaborating With Dicle University Faculty of Law

[KALIURANG]; On 15 July 2024, a delegation from the Law Faculty at the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) based in Yogykarta, visited the Faculty of Law at Dicle University in Turkey. The delegation was led by the Dean of UII Faculty of Law, Professor Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H.M.Hum.  Other members of the UII delegation included: the Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, Religious Affairs and Alumni of the UII Faculty of Law Dr. Agus Triyanta, M.H., M.A., Ph.D, Head of the Notary Study Program Master, Dr. Nurjihad, S.H., M.H and Postgraduate Learning Coordinator Dr. Idul Rishan, S.H., LL.M.

The delegation collaborated on key international partnership plans:

  1. finalising the implementation of the double degree program for the Law Master’s Program;
  2. preparing for the 1st Postgraduate International Conference on Law, Technology and Society;
  3. discussing options for credit transfers or double degree partnerships for the Master’s Program of Notary Studies; and
  4. seeking potential opportunities for research and publication collaboration.

According to the Dean, Professor Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum,  this visit was the second time a UII delegation had visited Dicle University to collaborate on degree partnerships and other tertiary programs. This shows UII Law Faculty’s commitment to establishing a strong partnership with the Law Faculty of Dicle University, Turkey.

UII received a warm welcome from the Chancellor of Dicle University Turkey, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Korkoc and his team from the International Affairs Office and Law Faculty of Dicle University, Turkey.

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UII Law Faculty Learns About Women’s Rights with Human Rights Activist

[KALIURANG]; On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Faculty of Law (FH) at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) hosted a General Lecture featuring human rights activist and expert, Nursyahbani Katjasungkana. As the co-founder of the Indonesian Women’s Association for Justice (APIK), Nursyahbani took time from her busy schedule in the Netherlands to deliver a virtual lecture via Zoom to the Undergraduate Study Program in Law students at UII.

The lecture, themed “Protection of Women within the Framework of Critical Legal Studies (CLS) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW),” began with remarks from the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, UII, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D. In his speech, Dodik stated, “This program is excellent, and we hope that Mrs. Nursyahbani Katjasungkana can provide in-depth insights, especially on issues related to women’s rights, which are still rarely discussed in Indonesia. We hope that the Faculty of Law at UII can be a pioneer in expanding and deepening knowledge related to women’s rights.”

Over 60 students and several faculty members from UII attended the event. This lecture is part of the General Lecture Series at the Undergraduate Law Program at FH UII, which aims to enrich students’ knowledge through insights from external experts.

During the lecture, Nursyahbani explained that women’s rights are governed by the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This convention provides detailed guidelines on how women’s rights should be granted, from processes to domestic regulations in all countries, advocating for affirmative actions concerning women’s rights. “In Indonesia, we have started to incorporate these rights into domestic legislation. However, women’s rights should not only be formalistic but should also be applicable and provide equality across all sectors of the nation,” she explained.

Nursyahbani’s lecture provided valuable insights into protecting and promoting women’s rights and highlighted the importance of practical applications in achieving gender equality.

 

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UII Faculty of Law Guest Lecture with IIUM Lecturer: Exploring Malaysian Constitutional Law

[KALIURANG]; Friday, July 12, 2024 —The Faculty of Law at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) once again hosted a Guest Lecture on “Constitutional Law in Malaysia,” presented by Dr. Zaid Mohamad from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The event took place at the Mini Auditorium on the 4th Floor of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law UII, from 08:45 to 11:30 WIB.

Dr. Zaid Mohamad delivered various intriguing topics related to Malaysian constitutional law. This guest lecture aimed to provide deeper insights to the students and faculty of the UII Faculty of Law regarding the legal system in Malaysia.

Several UII Faculty of Law lecturers attended the lecture, including Rahadian Diffaul Barraq Suwartono, S.H., M.H., Drs. Agus Triyanta, M.A., M.H., Ph.D., who is the Vice Dean for Religious Affairs, Student Affairs, and Alumni of the UII Faculty of Law, Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H., who is the Secretary of the International Program in Law, Faculty of Law, UII, and Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., who is the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, UII.

 

Around 60 enthusiastic students from various study programs within the UII Faculty of Law attended the event. They eagerly deepened their knowledge of Malaysian constitutional law. During the Q&A session, students actively asked Dr. Zaid questions, showing interest in the discussed topics.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Agus Triyanta, M.A., M.H., Ph.D., expressed his gratitude to Dr. Zaid Mohamad for his willingness to share his knowledge with the students and faculty at UII. He also hoped that the cooperation between UII and IIUM would continue to grow stronger in the future.

The Head of the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law also expressed his gratitude for the running of the event. “With this event, it is hoped that students can gain new insights and a broader perspective in their legal studies. This guest lecture also serves as a platform to strengthen academic relations between UII and IIUM, providing great benefits for the development of legal knowledge in both institutions,” as stated by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., after the event.

Through activities like this, UII remains committed to providing high-quality legal education relevant to current developments and to strengthening its international network for mutual progress.

 

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Special Event! FH UII Hosts COIL 2024, Welcomes Universiti Malaya Students

[KALIURANG]; On Wednesday, July 10th, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law (PSHPS) Faculty of Law (FH), Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), organized the Collaborative Offline International Learning (COIL 2024) in collaboration with the Department of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya.

This event featured active participation from students of both institutions, with the theme “Spreading the Mission of Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin from UII to the World.” The delegation from the Department of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, included 24 members, accompanied by Senior Lecturer Dr. Mohamad Khalid Bin Bahrudin.

“The program is exceptional and one of the flagship initiatives at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia. Students gain comparative insights, especially regarding the conceptual and implementation aspects of Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is hoped that students will gain a deep understanding of defining Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin through various approaches,” stated Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., Dean of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia.

Key speakers included Dr. Drs. Yusdani, M.Ag., Director of the Center for Siyasah and Community Empowerment Studies (PS2PM) Yogyakarta, who spoke on “Articulating Islam Rahmatan lil ‘Alamin for Z Generation,” Drs. Agus Triyanta, M.A., M.H., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Religion, Student Affairs, and Alumni Faculty of Law UII, who discussed “The Prophetic Law Approach,” and Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law Faculty of Law UII UII, who presented “Between Islamic Law and Positive Law in USPIL Faculty of Law UII.” The session was moderated by Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H., Secretary of the International Study Program in Law Faculty of Law UII.

The event attracted over 130 students, including those from the International Program Faculty of Law UII and students from Malaysia. “We hope that through this program, Universiti Malaya students not only learn but also enjoy the learning facilities at the Faculty of Law UII. This will help expand their networks and connections with the Speaker Lecturers and fellow students attending the general lecture. This general lecture is just the beginning, paving the way for future activities supporting COIL,” said Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law Faculty of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia.

The event commenced with welcoming remarks from representatives of UII and UM, followed by a traditional Acehnese saman dance performed by Xaviera from UII students. The activities concluded with an environmental conservation effort, where participants picked up trash around the slopes of Mount Merapi using Jeeps. Students expressed great enthusiasm, joy, and pride in visiting the Faculty of Law UII and participating in the COIL 2024 activities.

 

 

 

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IP FH UII students practice English at the Sonobudoyo Museum Yogyakarta

Learning English doesn’t always have to be in the classroom, a variety of learning activities can be carried out in the form of practical activities outside the classroom, as was done by 33 students of the International Program Faculty of Law (IP FH) of Universitas Islam Indonesia Class of 2023, who visited the Sonobudoyo Museum Yogyakarta on Friday, July 12 2024. This activity is an enhancement activity session which is part of the learning program for the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in the Even semester of T.A. 2023/2024, taught by Cilacs UII (UII Language Center).

This activity is an opportunity for students to practice their English language skills both orally and in writing. According to the teacher who teaches the EAP course, Ardinia Pravinta, M.Pd., in this activity students are guided by the museum to tour, gain insight into culture, the spread of Islam, traditional arts, and technological modernization, all of which are explained in English. “Students are asked to choose their favorite spot and then explain this in the form of writing and a short video. From the results of this activity, students are expected to be able to express ideas and develop them in the form of writing paragraphs or essays, as well as briefly explaining the contents of the writing results through videos or directly during the discussion,” she said.

Furthermore, Head of Division Marketing of Cilacs UII, Aditya Suci, S.Pt., explained that variations in the Cilacs UII learning model through enhancement activity sessions were carried out so that participants did not feel bored, as well as adding new insights with a fun learning concept approach.

Meanwhile, Head of the Undergraduate Study Program In Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., said that this program was formed to directly shape the English language skills of IP FH UII students. So it is easy to adapt to the global environment. “The interactive and applicable learning pattern makes students enjoy learning English at IP FH UII,” he explained.

The EAP program itself is part of the English Development Program, which is a series of English language learning for IP FH UII students in semesters 1, 2, 4 and 6 covering basic English learning material up to test preparation such as CEPTTM and IELTSTM. (adt)

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Guest Lecture Dr. Mohd. Iqbal Bin Abdul Wahab “Latest Development of Islamic Law & Civil Law in Malaysia”

On Friday and Saturday, to coincide with 07 and 08 June 2024, the Guest Lecture activity by Dr. Mohd. Iqbal bin Abdul Wahab from IIUM Malaysia again held at the UII Faculty of Law. The Guest Lecture which was held for 2 days was held at different times and with 2 different topics, but both were held in a hybrid manner. On the first day the Guest Lecture took place at the Mini Auditorium lt. 4 UII Faculty of Law Building with the discussion topic “Islamic Criminal Law: The Enforcement in Malaysia”. Meanwhile, for the second day, the Guest Lecture took place in the West Stage Room, lt. 3 UII Faculty of Law Building with the topic “Criminal Law in Malaysia”. 

“The Federal Constitution is the highest legal document in the federation. The Constitution defines the structure and authority of the federal government, as well as the rights and obligations of citizens. The federal constitution also implements the basic principles governing the country, such as the supremacy of law, separation of powers, and federalism. The Federal Constitution of Malaysia is an important document that plays a fundamental role in the governance of the country. This constitution protects the rights of citizens, ensures the supremacy of law, and defines the structure of government. The Constitution is also a source of inspiration for other laws and regulations in Malaysia. In Malaysia, the Federal Constitution is known as the Malaysian Royal Federation Institution. This constitution was promulgated in 1957 and has been amended several times since then. The Federal Constitution of Malaysia is a comprehensive document covering a wide range of topics, including Religion,” explained Dr. Iqbal.

Dr. Iqbal in his explanation stated that “in the Federal Constitution, specifically in the Religion of the Federation section 3. (1) Islam is the religion of the Federation, but other religions can be adhered to in peace and harmony in any region of the Federation. (2) In every State other than a State which does not have a Ruler, the position of the Ruler as Leader of the Islamic religion in his State in the manner and to the extent recognized and declared by the Constitution of that State, and, in accordance with that Constitution, all rights, privileges, prerogatives and powers which he enjoyed as Head of that religion, unaffected and undisturbed; but in any act, the performance of ceremonies relating to the Conference of Rulers it was agreed that such matters should extend to the Federation as a whole, each other Ruler, in his capacity as Head of the Islamic religion, authorizing the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to represent him, etc.” 

The Guest Lecture which was held for 2 days was moderated by a lecturer at the UII Faculty of Law, namely Mrs. Ayu Izza Elvany, S.H., M.H., and attended by the students from Undergraduate Study Program both who joined via Zoom meeting and students who came directly to the Guest Lecture room. Apart the students from the Undergraduate Study Program, there were several FH UII lecturers who participated in this Guest Lecture, including Prof. Dra. Sri Wartini, S.H., M.H., Ph.D., Frances Duffy, LL.M., Grad Dip Ed, BA., CEL., and Ahmad Saad Ahmad Al Dafrawi, Ph.D., MD., B.Sc. Then the Guest Lecture event continued with a question and answer session and giving souvenirs and souvenirs from the UII Faculty of Law to Dr. Iqbal.

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Exploring Collaboration and Discussion of FH UII with Aston University

On Friday 07 June 2024, at 12.00 WIB, the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia received a visit from Dr. Nadia Naim from Aston University, Birmingham UK. This collaborative exploratory visit is a strategic step to improve the quality of education and research, expand access and opportunities for students, strengthen resources and networks, improve the image and reputation of higher education, and contribute to community development. With commitment, openness, trust and adequate resources, collaboration between universities can achieve the expected goals. Apart from Dr. Nadia, there are also other visits, such as Dr. Mohd. Iqbal bin Abdul Wahab from Malaysia IIUM, Shambhu Prasad, and Prof. Mas Rahmah from UNAIR Surabaya.

The reception for this visit was carried out at Wanawatu Resto, Kec. Prambanan, Kab. Sleman, Yogyakarta and was welcomed by several leaders, professors and several lecturers and staff of FH UII. Namely, the Dean of FH UII Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., The Head of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., The Head of Masters Study Program in Law, Prof. Dr. Sefriani, S.H., M.Hum., The Head of Doctoral Study Program in Law, Prof. Dr. M. Syamsudin, S.H., M.H., Secretary of Regular Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Bagya Agung Prabowo, S.H., M.Hum, Ph.D., Secretary of International Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H. Furthermore, the lecturers who attended included, Prof. Dra. Sri Wartini, S.H., M.H., Ph.D., Christopher M Cason, JD., LL.M., Frances Duffy, LL.M., Grad Dip Ed, BA., CEL., Ayu Izza Elvany, S.H., M.H., Rahadian D.B. Suwartono, S.H. M.H., and Galih Dwi Ramadhan, S.H., M.H., LL.M. The activity began with a friendly meeting, followed by exploring cooperation and discussions between the UII Faculty of Law and Dr. Nadia Naim from Aston University, then continued with lunch together and taking photos together at Wanawatu Resto.

“Collaboration between the UII Faculty of Law and Aston University will provide many benefits both in the academic and non-academic fields. Such as the opportunity to open CTP (Credit Transfer Program), Summer Course, Joint Degree Program, student exchange, and HTCP (Hybrid Teaching Collaboration Program). Apart from what has been mentioned above, another collaboration that can be carried out is joint research and curriculum development between the UII Faculty of Law and Aston University,” explained the Head of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D.