Strengthening Quasi-Judicial Authority Election Supervisory Body (BAWASLU)

Abstract

One indicator of a democratic state is the existence of independent state institutions. In this context, Bawaslu is the driving force in the democratic process through electoral activities. Bawaslu has a strategic role in realizing direct, public, secret, honest, and fair elections with integrity through transforming its authority. This study aims to describe Bawaslu's efficacy as Quasi-Judicial. Bawaslu's authority is based on Law No.2. On July 7, 2017, apart from being an Election Monitoring Agency, it also became a Judicial Body authorized to resolve election process disputes at the district/city Bawaslu level, which has the authority to receive, investigate, control, and resolve election violations. Of course, Bawaslu, in exercising its intellectual power has experienced obstacles and obstacles in resolving electoral administration violations and resolving electoral violations. Bawaslu has a strategic role in ensuring that elections are fair and have integrity. With strengthening its authority, it is hoped that Bawaslu can carry out its duties effectively.