Substantive Justice for Indigenous Peoples through the Application of the Principle of Free Prior and Informed Consent (Comparison of Indonesia and Philippines)
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FPIC, Customs, Justice, Free Prior, Informed ConsentAbstract
In order to protect the rights of indigenous peoples in Indonesia and the Philippines, this study aims to examine the connection between substantive justice and the FPIC framework. Since Indonesia has not officially adopted Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), there is a major difference between the two countries' legal systems in this respect. On top of that, it's a part of the Philippines' Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA). Methods used in the study include conceptual frameworks, legal philosophy, comparative procedures, comparative approaches to policy and law, and normative (doctrinal) approaches to analysis. In spite of difficulties, the Philippines demonstrates a more thorough application of FPIC, but the results reveal that Indonesia's implementation is shallow and does not effectively protect the rights of indigenous groups. Separate bodies, such as the National Commission for the Rights and Protection of Indigenous Peoples (KNHPMA), should be established in Indonesia so that FPIC may be formally incorporated into laws, according to the paper. By fully integrating FPIC in Indonesia, we may achieve equity, inclusivity, and sustainable development based on respect for local knowledge. This might reduce agricultural disputes and improve the protection of indigenous peoples' human rights.
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