THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE APPROACH TO UPHOLDING LAW WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE PANCASILA LEGAL STATE

Abstract Obeying and complying with applicable laws is one of the essence of a rule of law. A country will be able to be a sovereign, strong and respected country by other countries, having prosper society and rapidly developing country if the law enforcement is good. The good law enforcement will create a legal purpose as expected of Indonesian society, namely justice, utility and legal certainty grounded in Pancasila. The rule of law constitutes a principle, a concept that must not only be understood, but also must be practiced and implemented. Concerning the maintenance of the rule of law, the difference between feelings of pity and justice must be eliminated. Accordingly as the midle way of law enforcemenf, the concept of settlement is offered through a restorative justice approachment.