The Function of The Kinship Legal System and Legal Certainty of Land Rights of Papuan Customary Communities in Jayapura City (From a Philosophical, Sociological, and Legal Perspective)

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Analysis highlights legal uncertainty in land rights for Papuan communities, indicating a need for policy reform.

The kinship legal system primarily determines land rights at the community level, emphasizing familial descent.
Factors such as weak state recognition and lack of territory mapping contribute to legal uncertainties in land rights.
A hybrid policy model proposes formal recognition of customary rights and participatory mapping to enhance legal certainty.
Emphasizing synchronization between state and customary law is crucial for achieving just legal certainty in Papua.

Reumi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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