EXPLORING PROSECUTORIAL MEDIATION AUTHORITY IN GOVERNMENT DISPUTES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND PRACTICES
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5912Keywords:
Government Disputes, Mediation, Prosecutor’s OfficeAbstract
The Prosecutor's Office has a strategic position in the Indonesian legal system, not only as a public prosecutor but also as a state lawyer in the civil and administrative fields of state. However, the prosecutor's authority as a mediator in resolving disputes involving the government still rarely receives academic or public attention. This creates a gap in understanding the alternative role of the prosecutor's office in supporting the achievement of legal certainty, justice, and usefulness. This study aims to analyze the authority of the prosecutor's office as a mediator of government disputes through a comparative approach across legal systems, by examining practices in Indonesia, Australia, and Singapore. The method used is qualitative research with comparative analysis, utilizing national and international legal instruments and academic literature. The results of the study show that there are significant variations in the regulation of the authority of prosecutorial institutions between countries, especially in the capacity of mediation and quasi-judicial functions. In Indonesia, the authorities still face normative and practical limitations, while Australia through the GMS emphasizes professionalism with accountability mechanisms, and Singapore through the AGC has managed to integrate the functions of legal counsel and prosecution while maintaining independence. These findings affirm the importance of strengthening the authority of prosecutors as mediators through a clear legal framework and professional institutional practices in order to realize efficient, fair, and integrity dispute resolution.
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