Critical Legal Studies As an Effort to Realize Justice Related to The Existence of Former Convicted of Corruption As a Candidate in The General Election of Regional Heads

Abstract

Abstract: Former convicted of corruption based on the provisions of Article 7 paragraph (2) letter g of Law No. 10 of 2016 jo. The decision of MK RI No. 56/ PUU-XVII/ 2019 may run for regional head, albeit with some restrictions. This happens in the regional head elections in 2020, there is a candidate for regional head as a former convicted of corruption whose voice is superior and there are clashes of supporters. Preventive efforts to prevent such conditions based on the provisions of Article 56 paragraph (2) PKPU No. 8 of 2017 is to organize voter education by the KPU, the goal is to form dignified voters so as to produce regional leaders with integrity in managing the government. Based on the results of legal research, KPU Kabupaten / Kota has the authority to integrate critical legal education in voter education. Normative methods are chosen using the approach of related legislation, with the conclusion that critical legal education plays a role in realizing the educational objectives of voters
Keywords: Corruption, Regional Head Elections, Critical Legal Studies