RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – The ruling of Constitutional Court of Republic of Indonesia stipulating a multi-bar system represents far more than a mere regulatory change on paper. It represents a historic milestone and a resounding call for justice that reaches all Indonesians.

A senior academician and professor at Sultan Agung Islamic University (UNISSULA) Semarang, Prof. DR, Henry Indraguna, M.H, made the statement to media on Wednesday night, July 1, 2026. According to him, this historic moment is a symbolic and spiritual turning point that buries the exclusivity of the single-bar system in order to bring about justice that is accessible and meaningful for all Indonesian citizens.

Prof. Henry underscored that the Constitutional Court’s ruling should be embraced with open-mindedness, wisdom, and a strong sense of national optimism. “The law must not imprison itself in an ivory tower. This Constitutional Court ruling is an answer to the prayers of justice seekers across the country, while also serving as a sacred opportunity to unite the vision of all advocate organizations under the Red and White flag,” he stated.

The expert law also conveyed that the single-bar system had often created bureaucratic barriers that made it difficult for aspiring young legal professionals in regions such as Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua.

“The centralized system of the past often overlooked the deepest essence of the legal profession as an officium nobile (a noble profession),” Prof. Henry stated.

He stressed that the constitutionally recognized multi-bar system should not give rise to unhealthy competition. Instead, it should encourage healthy competition among advocate organizations to produce lawyers with the highest standards of integrity.

“Let us leave behind the controversies surrounding the single-bar system. It is time to look to the future by promoting a new Advocates Law that is more inclusive and adaptive. We need a new legal framework that establishes uniform moral and professional standards to better protect the legal rights of ordinary citizens,” the Law Expert affirmed.

The senior advocate also appealed to fellow lawyers throughout Indonesia with a heartfelt message. “Lawyers exist because there are people who suffer injustice. If our organizations become too comfortable with the status quo and are preoccupied with competing for influence, then who will listen to the cries of the people in court? The Constitution has opened the path; now it is our responsibility to uphold the dignity of this profession for the advancement of the rule of law in the Republic of Indonesia,” Henry said.

As an Expert Staff Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Prof. Henry also reminded his fellow legal practitioners to place the supremacy of justice above all else. He referred to the ideas of modern philosopher John Rawls, particularly the concept of the “Veil of Ignorance.”

“Rawls invites us to imagine a society where rules are created without knowing who we ourselves will become—whether rich or poor, government officials or laborers. Truly just rules will always protect those who are the least advantaged. Therefore, the moral duty of legal advocates is to become the voice of those who are ‘least advantaged.’ When confronting the law, a just advocate should act as though they were defending themselves, ensuring that the legal system provides equal protection regardless of social status or financial means,” Henry conveyed.

In addition, Prof. Henry emphasized that the legal defense profession is the spirit of soul from justice. “Without legal advocates, the law would become nothing more than a deadly labyrinth for people who have no sense of direction,” Henry said.