Pengaturan Izin bagi Jurnalis Asing dalam Peraturan Kepolisian Nomor 3 Tahun 2025 Perspektif Negara Hukum dan Demokrasi

Abstract

Freedom of the press is a necessity in this modern era. This is justified considering that the press, through its journalists, disseminates information that can later be easily accessed by the public. However, recently the Indonesian National Police, through Police Regulation Number 3 of 2025 concerning Functional Supervision of Foreigners in Article 5 paragraph (1) letter b and Article 9 paragraph (2) letter (b), has regulated permits for foreign journalists when conducting journalistic work in Indonesia. The aforementioned Police Regulation will consistently reduce press freedom, especially for foreign journalists. This research aims to analyze the licensing provisions in the aforementioned Police Regulation for foreign journalists in relation to the rule of law and democracy. The method used in this research is normative legal research employing a statutory approach. The results of this study indicate that the requirement for foreign journalists to obtain permits in the a quo Police Regulation can reduce press freedom, which is a pillar of democracy. From the perspective of the rule of law, it shows that the Indonesian National Police (Polri) has exceeded its authority by issuing permits for foreign journalists, and in the process of discussing the Police Regulation in question, it was non-participatory. This research enriches critical analysis of legislation, particularly police regulations, by examining them from the principles of the rule of law and democracy.