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Abstract

One of the most observable achievements in the development of liberal democracy in Indonesia after the fall of the Soeharto’s New Order is the flourishing freedom of the press. One notable case was the Indonesian Playboy magazine and court decisions pertaining to it, which was successful in drawing massive public and even international attention. By thoroughly describing thoughts, feelings, values, and beliefs of various actors involved, this article explains the impacts of liberal democracy experimentation in Indonesia after the amendment of 1945 Constitution. This case has provided an excellent opportunity in observing the rule of law in enforcing the freedom of the press in Indonesia facing social cultural elements strongly adhered to by Indonesian people.

Bahasa Abstract

Salah satu pencapaian yang terlihat dalam perkembangan demokrasi liberal di Indonesia pasca runtuhnya Orde Baru Soeharto adalah berkembangnya kebebasan pers. Kasus yang kemudian cukup krusial adalah majalah Playboy Indonesia dan putusan pengadilan yang berkaitan dengannya, yang mana berhasil menarik perhatian publik yang masif dan bahkan perhatian dunia internasional. Dengan benar-benar mendeskripsikan pemikiran, perasaan, nilai, dan kepercayaan dari berbagai pelaku yang terlibat, artikel ini menjelaskan dampak-dampak dari percobaan demokrasi liberal di Indonesia pasca amandemen UUD 1945. Kasus ini telah membuka kesempatan yang sangat baik dalam mengamati rule of law dalam melaksanakan kebebasan pers di Indonesia menghadapi elemen sosial budaya yang sangat ditaati oleh masyarakat Indonesia.

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