Draft Civil Procedure Law Strengthens Mediation Mechanism

The Draft Law (“RUU”) on Civil Procedure will strengthen mediation mechanisms in dispute resolution as part of efforts to change the paradigm of court proceedings.

“In principle, in civil cases, judges essentially act as mediators. Therefore, the primary objective is to pursue settlement. This must be accommodated in the Draft Civil Procedure Law,” stated Soedeson Tandra, Member of Commission III of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (“DPR RI”).

Furthermore, the Draft Civil Procedure Law will prioritize a restorative approach in dispute resolution. Strengthening mediation is considered important given that the current regulatory framework, which is a legacy of the colonial era, does not comprehensively regulate such mechanisms.

“This aligns with our legal policy across the board. Criminal law, civil law, property law, and others are all moving toward a restorative approach,” Soedeson added.