Civil Law System in Indonesia and Its Comparison with Other Legal Systems

Abstract

Civil law in a general sense is defined as the overall rule of law that regulates behavior between individuals and other people, the behavior of community members in family relationships, and in community interactions. However, in its application, there are differences in methods and methods apart from being bound by standard rules which are the main basis as the basic norms of a country. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method with a comparative studies approach. The results of the study indicate that there are similarities in the objectives of the civil law system in several countries. However, in Indonesia, the legal system is based on the values of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution and aspires to justice for all its people. The legal system in Indonesia recognizes the existence of legal pluralism, Islamic law, and customary law. This is not found in the legal system of other countries.

Keywords: Legal System; Ratio; Civil law

Abstract:

Hukum Perdata dalam pengertian umum diartikan sebagai keseluruhan aturan hukum yang mengatur tingkah laku antara orang perorangan dengan orang lain, tingkah laku warga masyarakat dalam hubungan keluarga, dan dalam pergaulan masyarakat. Namum dalam aplikasinya, terdapat perbedaan cara dan metode selain terikat pada aturan baku yang menjadi landasan utama sebagai norma dasar suatu negara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan comparative studies. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa ada kesamaan tujuan pada sistem hukum perdata pada beberapa negara. Namun pada negara Indonesia, sistem hukumnya berdasarkan nilai-nilai Pancasila dan UUD 1945 serta mencita-citakan keadilan bagi seluruh rakyatnya. Sistem hukum di Indonesia mengakui adanya pluralisme hukum, hukum Islam, dan hukum adat. Hal inilah yang tidak terdapat pada sistem hukum negara lain.

Kata Kunci: Sistem Hukum; Perbandingan; Hukum Perdata