ILO Convention 169: Why Indonesia Should Ratify Evi Deliana
Faculty of Law, Riau University
Abstract
The Indonesian constitution states that the state recognizes and respects indigenous peoples in Indonesia. However, various existing laws and regulations have not been able to realize this. In addition, many regulations that have not been synchronized, and overlapping provisions are also a challenge for the recognition and protection of indigenous peoples^ rights. Until now, there are no special provisions that nationally regulate indigenous peoples. In 1989, the ILO agreed to the ILO Convention no. 169 which forms the international basis for the recognition and respect of indigenous peoples. The research method used is normative legal research with an emphasis on comparative law research, in particular comparing the rules of positive Indonesian law with international provisions relating to indigenous peoples. This study finds that the ratification of the ILO Convention is important so that there are clear provisions for respecting the rights of indigenous peoples in Indonesia.
Keywords: ILO Convention, indigenous peoples, Indonesia, ratify
