BINUS University actively contributes expert advice to local, regional, and national governments through various initiatives and engagements:

  1. Participation in Public Discussions

    Siti Yuniarti, a lecturer from BINUS University’s Business Law department, was invited by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (KOMINFO) to participate in a public discussion on the implementation of data protection laws across different sectors. This showcases BINUS’s involvement in providing legal expertise at the national level.
  2. Training for Tax Court Judges

    Prof. Shidarta, from the Business Law department, served as a resource person in a legal reasoning training session for tax court judges. This session was part of the Technical Training on Tax Law Dimensioning the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Judge Conduct (KEPPH), organized by the Judicial Commission of the Republic of Indonesia. Held from May 25 to 28, 2023, it was attended by 73 tax court judges, demonstrating BINUS’s contribution to enhancing legal frameworks and professional standards within the judicial system.
  3. Research Discussions with the Judicial Commission

    Prof. Shidarta also participated in research discussions with the Judicial Commission of the Republic of Indonesia (KY-RI). These discussions focused on the results of judicial research and the plans for further research in 2024, underscoring BINUS’s role in advancing legal research at a national level.
  4. Expert Witness in Court Proceedings
    Dr. Ahmad Sofian, S.H., M.A., a criminal law expert from BINUS University, has been appointed by the Directorate General of Taxes (Ministry of Finance) as an expert witness in a Constitutional Court case involving a material test on the Preliminary Evidence Examination in Tax Crimes. His insights are crucial to influencing legal interpretations and the court’s decisions on critical tax-related issues.
  5. Advisory Role in Tangerang City Smart City Council
    On November 23, 2023, Prof. Dr. Juneman Abraham, M.Si. participated as a speaker at the “Tangerang Collaboration for Innovative Development” seminar, which aimed to enhance regional innovation for sustainable development. This initiative will be followed by a Memorandum of Understanding between BINUS University and the Tangerang City Government. Additionally, the Rector of BINUS University serves as an Advisor to the Tangerang City Smart City Council, as outlined in the Mayor’s Decision No. 800/Kep. 476-Kominfo/2021. This highlights BINUS’s ongoing involvement in regional governance and innovation.

Through these diverse roles, BINUS University demonstrates a strong commitment to providing expert legal and strategic advice, supporting both the development of policies and the advancement of key sectors across various levels of government.