Human Rights Review on Age Limitation of Candidates for Regional Heads
Authors: Syafrizal Syafrizal , Akmal Fikri Aulia , Purwanda Sunardi 
Published: November 2024

Constitutional Court Decision Number 70/PUU-XXII/2024 is the result of a judicial review of Law Number 10/2016 on the Second Amendment to Law Number 1/2015 regulating the minimum age limit for regional head candidates. The regulation is discriminatory because it limits the political participation of younger individuals. This article seeks to critically answer how human rights studies view the age limit in Constitutional Court Decision Number 70/PUU-XXII/2024. The method used in this research is a normative legal research method with an analytical-critical approach and case studies that prioritize human rights aspects. The Constitutional Court explained that although age restrictions can be justified, this policy must be evaluated periodically to ensure its relevance and suitability with the evolving social and political dynamics. The Constitutional Court also emphasized the importance of flexibility in this arrangement, in order to avoid age discrimination that could harm certain groups, especially the potential younger generation. Public policies must be responsive to demographic and social changes, including in terms of political participation. This policy should be aligned with the principles of equality and human rights, and should take into account the ability and integrity of candidates without being hampered by rigid age limits. Therefore, recommend a policy that is more flexible and responsive to social dynamics.
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