Jakarta, August 23, 2025 – The Faculty of Law, Pancasila University, has again produced a new doctorate.
in the field of Law. This time, Daswanto, SH, M.Kn. successfully defended his
his dissertation entitled "Legal Politics in Handling Criminal Cases of Connection"
"Corruption in Achieving Legal Certainty" in the Doctoral Program Promotion Examination
Legal Studies which took place solemnly on Saturday (23/8/2025).
The open session was chaired directly by Prof. Dr. Adnan Hamid, SH, MH, MM
as Chair of the Session. Also present were Prof. Dr. Agus Surono, SH, MH as Secretary of the Session,
and Prof. Dr. Eddy Pratomo, SH, MA as Chief Examiner.
During the examination process, the prospective doctor was accompanied by the promoter, Prof. Dr. Reda Manthovani,
SH, LL.M., together with two Co-Promoters, namely, Prof. Dr. M. Hatta Ali, SH, MH (Co-Promoter
I) and Dr. Edi Tarsono, SH, MH Two examiners, namely, Febby Mutiara Nelson, SH, MH
and Prof. Dr. Irwansyah, SH, MH Then the external examiner Dr. Beni Harefa, SH, MH
The presence of the examiners adds academic weight and enriches the question and answer session.
which takes place dynamically.
In his speech, Chair of the Session, Prof. Dr. Adnan Hamid, SH, MH, MM delivered
appreciation for the diligence and commitment of the prospective doctor in completing his dissertation. "The process
The long journey that has been undertaken proves the academic quality and dedication of the Provendus towards
legal science. Hopefully this achievement will be a strong foundation for contributing to law enforcement
law in Indonesia," he said.
Meanwhile, the Chief Examiner, Prof. Dr. Eddy Pratomo, SH, MA, emphasized that
This dissertation has novel value in the study of legal politics. "This research provides
important contribution in understanding and strengthening the connectivity case handling system
criminal acts of corruption. We hope that the results of this study can serve as a reference for those
academics and legal practitioners," he said.
On the other hand, the Secretary of the Session who is also the Head of the Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, University of
Pancasila, Prof. Dr. Agus Surono, SH, MH, emphasized that this achievement is a manifestation of
The academic quality of FH UP is evident. “Through this exam, we are not only producing new doctors,
but also gives birth to thoughts that can enrich legal studies in Indonesia.
It is hoped that graduates of the Doctoral Program in Law at the Faculty of Law, UP, will be able to become thought leaders.
and legal solutions in the future," he said.
In his presentation, Daswanto explained that the connectivity corruption case was
cases involving civilian and military elements in the same crime. So far,
handling is often done separately: civil perpetrators are tried in general courts,
while military perpetrators are processed in military courts. This condition, he said, gives rise to
the issue of legal certainty. Therefore, his dissertation focuses on the analysis of legal politics
in building a system that is capable of handling corruption connectivity cases in an integrated manner and
justice.
This open exam was also attended by family, relatives and colleagues of the prospective students who participated.
witnessed the proceedings. The atmosphere was solemn, especially during the discussion session.
Academic discussions took place intensely between the examiners and the prospective student.
As part of the academic tradition of the Doctoral Program in Law, FH UP, the Head of Study Program also participated
conveyed a message for the prospective students to emulate the role of the first Head of the PDIH Study Program at the same time
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2016–2020 period, Prof. Dr. M. Hatta Ali, SH, MH Pada
On this occasion, the invited guests were also invited to watch a video clip entitled "Behind the Hammer"
and Promise” which reflects his dedication, integrity, and exemplary behavior in maintaining
the spirit of law and justice in Indonesia.
At the end of the examination, Daswanto was officially declared to have graduated cum laude.
This was greeted with thunderous applause from all those present.
With this graduation, the Faculty of Law, Pancasila University, reaffirms its commitment
in producing superior academic resources in the field of law. Congratulations and success to
new doctor who has been confirmed. Hopefully his knowledge and contribution can bring
wide benefits for society, as well as being an inspiration for prospective doctoral exam participants
next to continue to strive to achieve the best achievements
