On Monday, January 2026, the Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Legal Aid and Consultation Center (PKBH), in collaboration with the High Prosecutor’s Office of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (Kejati DIY), successfully held a legal education activity titled “Suluh Praja” at the Donokerto Village Office, Turi District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Province.
This legal outreach activity aimed to provide legal insight and knowledge to participants, including village officials and members of the local community, regarding legal issues frequently encountered at the grassroots level. The Suluh Praja session adopted the theme “Resolution of Land and Inheritance Disputes and Personal Data Protection”, with the objective of enhancing participants’ understanding of fundamental legal principles in resolving land disputes through non-litigation mechanisms, such as mediation and negotiation. In addition, the program sought to foster public awareness of the importance of personal data protection, including the rights and obligations of data subjects in the processing of personal data.
The event began at 9:30 a.m. with the collective singing of the Indonesian national anthem, followed by an opening remark from the Head of Kebonagung Village, Mr. R. Waluyo Jati, S.T. The initial presentation was delivered by the Civil and State Administrative Law Division (Datun) of the High Prosecutor’s Office of DIY, represented by Dr. Andin Adyaksantoro, S.H., S.Pd., S.E., M.H., M.M., who outlined the main duties and functions of the Prosecutor’s Office in the field of civil and state administrative law. The subsequent sessions were presented by faculty members from the Faculty of Law UGM, namely Prof. Dr. Tata Wijayanta, S.H., M.Hum., a lecturer in the Department of Civil Procedural Law, and Dr. Airin Liemanto, S.H., LL.M., a lecturer in the Department of Customary Law.
The presentation on “Land and Inheritance Dispute Resolution” was delivered by Prof. Tata Wijayanta, emphasizing the procedural stages involved in resolving land and inheritance disputes, both through judicial and non-judicial avenues. In response to a question raised by village officials concerning the evidentiary value of wills, Prof. Wijayanta explained that an underhand will (wasiat di bawah tangan) possesses limited evidentiary strength and may still be contested, as it requires further proof before a court of law.
Furthermore, the session on “Personal Data Protection” was presented by Dr. Airin Liemanto, who elaborated on the fundamental concepts of personal data, as well as the rights and obligations of personal data subjects. During the discussion session, an interactive dialogue ensued, addressing a real case experienced by one of the village officials involving a personal data breach that resulted in credit card misuse.
All speakers, both from the High Prosecutor’s Office of DIY and the Faculty of Law UGM, actively participated in the question-and-answer session with village officials. The majority of questions centered on issues commonly arising within the community, particularly inheritance disputes and personal data protection as preventive measures against potential risks in Donokerto Village.
All presentations were delivered in an engaging and interactive format, allowing for dynamic discussion and constructive exchanges. The speakers provided clear and practical answers to participants’ questions. This legal outreach program is expected to contribute to the achievement of SDG 9 by strengthening information system governance that supports industry, innovation, and infrastructure; SDG 11 through efforts to promote sustainable human settlements; SDG 16 by reinforcing peace, justice, and strong institutions beginning at the village governance level; and SDG 17 by strengthening partnerships to achieve more inclusive and sustainable development goals.
Author: Meirhina Elnanda Puan Bidari (PKBH FH UGM)
