Issues Facing the Bar Association Following KMA Letter No. 73/KMA/HK.01/IX/2015: A Comparison with the Single Bar System in the Netherlands
Problematika Organisasi Advokat Pasca Surat KMA No. 73/KMA/HK.01/IX/2015: Perbandingan dengan Sistem Single Bar di Belanda
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https://doi.org/10.21111/ijtihad.v20i1.25Keywords:
Advocate, Advocate Organizations, Single Bar System, Profesion StandartAbstract
The legal profession is a fundamental component of the criminal justice system, functioning as an independent law enforcement profession that ensures access to justice and legal representation. Following the issuance of the Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 73/KMA/HK.01/IX/2015, the emergence of multiple advocate organizations has created disparities in legal education, professional examinations, internships, and advocate appointments, leading to inconsistent competency standards and potentially reducing the quality of legal services. This study examines the urgency of implementing a Single Bar system in Indonesia and its relevance to improving professional standards. Using a normative juridical method with statutory and comparative approaches, the research analyzes advocate regulations in countries adopting the Single Bar model. The findings indicate that the current Multi Bar system has weakened the uniformity of professional qualifications and oversight, resulting in variations in advocate competence. By contrast, the Single Bar system provides an integrated framework for legal education, recruitment, professional supervision, and enforcement of ethical standards, thereby strengthening professionalism, accountability, and quality control. The study concludes that adopting a Single Bar system is essential for establishing uniform professional standards, enhancing the quality of legal services, and ensuring stronger protection of justice seekers' rights within Indonesia's legal system.
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