Legalization of Community Organizations in Indonesia from the Perspective of Legal Protection: A Problematic Legal Choice

Abstract

The research examines the legalization of community organizations in Indonesia, focusing on Law Number 17 of 2013. Using legal dogmatic research, the study finds that while legalizing community organizations provides greater legal certainty and protection, it also leads to issues like leadership dualism and internal conflicts due to differing views on legal status. Additionally, the law's digital registration system offers efficiency but causes conflicts over data validity as it lacks field verification. The findings highlight the need for fair, inclusive mechanisms to ensure equal participation in community development for all legally registered organizations.