The Progressive Legal Paradigm as a Strategy for Transforming Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement in Indonesia

This article discusses the progressive legal paradigm as a strategy for transforming anti-corruption law enforcement in Indonesia. This research is motivated by the current state of corruption eradication, which still faces various challenges, including the weak integrity of law enforcement officials, regulatory gaps, and the dominance of formalistic approaches that often fail to address the complexities of corruption. Using a descriptive qualitative approach based on literature review, this research attempts to analyze how the concept of progressive law can be implemented in the context of anti-corruption law enforcement. The results indicate that progressive law shifts the legal orientation from normative certainty to substantive justice, emphasizing morality, humanity, and the public interest. The application of this paradigm has broad implications for institutional reform, regulatory renewal, and the development of a more participatory legal culture in society. Furthermore, the discussion emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between legal flexibility and accountability to prevent the abuse of authority. In conclusion, progressive law can be positioned as a transformative strategy that not only strengthens the effectiveness of law enforcement but also encourages fundamental change toward a more humane, responsive, and socially just legal system. This paradigm has the potential to become a crucial foundation for Indonesia in building clean and integrated governance.