Reconstructing Judicial Professionalism in Realizing Progressive Decisions Based on Substantive Justice
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https://doi.org/10.62568/jomn.v2i4.520Keywords:
Judicial Professionalism, Progressive Adjudication, Substantive Justice, Judicial EthicsAbstract
This article examines the reconstruction of judicial professionalism as a fundamental prerequisite for realizing progressive judicial decisions oriented toward substantive justice. Judicial professionalism has often been interpreted narrowly as compliance with procedural rules, ethical codes, and formal legal standards. While such an understanding is essential, it frequently constrains judges’ capacity to respond to complex social realities and deliver justice that genuinely reflects societal values and lived experiences. Using a normative–conceptual approach supported by doctrinal legal analysis, this study critically evaluates prevailing notions of judicial professionalism and their implications for progressive adjudication within the Indonesian judicial system. The findings reveal that excessive proceduralism and formalistic interpretations of professionalism tend to marginalize substantive justice, thereby limiting the transformative role of judges as agents of social justice. This article proposes a reconstructed framework of judicial professionalism that integrates ethical integrity, judicial independence, moral reasoning, and social sensitivity as inseparable elements of progressive decision-making. By repositioning professionalism not merely as technical competence but as a value-oriented judicial ethos, this study offers a new conceptual model that bridges the gap between legal certainty and substantive justice. The proposed reconstruction contributes to contemporary legal discourse by providing a normative foundation for strengthening progressive adjudication and enhancing public trust in the judiciary. Ultimately, this article underscores that judicial professionalism, when grounded in substantive justice, serves as a vital instrument for achieving equitable, humane, and socially responsive court decisions.
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