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Application of Online
Arbitration to Dispute Resolution E-Commerce Business in Indonesia (in Academic
Discourse and Practice)
Wardaniman Larosa, Eriyantouw Wahid, Gunawan
Djajaputra
Faculty of Law, Trisakti University, Indonesia
Faculty of Law, Tarumanagara University, Indonesia
Emails: wardaniman@trisakti.ac.id, eriyantouw.w@trisakti.ac.id,
drgunawandjajaputra@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Online trade dispute resolution has actually been
regulated in the Law on Trading Through Electronic Systems, namely "PMSE
dispute resolution as referred to in paragraph (1) can be held electronically
(online dispute resolution) in accordance with the provisions of laws and
regulations". However, online dispute resolution currently does not have a
clear mechanism to be resolved through online arbitration. The purpose of this
study is to see an overview of the Application of Online Arbitration to E-Commerce
Business Dispute Resolution in Indonesia (in academic discourse and practice).
This method of approach is a normative juridical approach with secondary data.
This research is descriptive analytical. The results of the study found that
the settlement of trade disputes electronically (e-commerce) through online
arbitration in accordance with the APS Law which states that in the event that
it is agreed that dispute resolution through arbitration occurs in the form of
exchange of letters, then the sending of telex, telegram, facsimile, e-mail, or
in the form of other means of communication, accompanied by a note of
acceptance by the parties. Online arbitration in the process of its
implementation in Indonesia is in accordance with and does not conflict with existing
laws and regulations, although there are no implementing rules governing the
arbitration process online.
Keywords: Online
Arbitration, E-Commerce Business, Law, Settlement, Disputes.
Article History
Received : 01 March 2023
Revised : 20 March 2023
Accepted : 20 March 2023
DOI :
10.xxxxx
INTRODUCTION
The principle of
simple, speedy and low-cost justice is a fundamental legal principle in the
civil procedural law system in Indonesia, because the principle is a demand
that grows from the community that has been formulated normatively in statutory
provisions. As a principle of civil procedural law, of course, this principle
must be the foundation of all legal provisions governing the process of
settling civil cases, and this principle must be reflected in all provisions of
the law and in court decisions (Hariddin et al., 2020).
Years of proceedings,
which the justice-seeking heirs must sometimes continue, must be avoided to the
greatest extent. The judiciary must be cheap. The courts are for the people,
therefore the judiciary must be conducted at a low cost so that the people
seeking justice can pay for it". While the Explanation of Article 4 paragraph
(2) of Law No. 14 of 1970 states "With this principle, it is intended that
the judiciary must be able to meet the expectations of justice seekers who
always want their cases to be examined and decided quickly, precisely, fairly
and at low cost. There is no need for convoluted examinations and events that
can lead to proceedings for years, sometimes even to be continued by
justice-seeking heirs (Simanjuntak & Santoso, 2022).
Dispute resolution
outside the court has a very important role in reducing the backlog of cases in
the Supreme Court. The development of the dispute resolution system through
existing judicial bodies, the formation of new regulations in the law
enforcement process in Indonesia gave birth to a new court known as a private
court, one of which is currently known as the Indonesian National Arbitration
Board (BANI) which was established based on Law Number 30 of 1999 concerning
Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Arbitration Law). BANI was
formed as a forum for out-of-court settlement of court seats in line with the
needs of global developments that are closely related to dispute resolution,
especially business or trade disputes, which require quick handling and also
save time and costs for the parties to the dispute. The establishment of BANI
as an alternative form of dispute resolution is an effort to maximize an
effective and efficient law enforcement process (Yuniar & Yuwono, 2022).
Trade dispute
resolution through arbitration is one of the options pursued as a dispute
resolution mechanism based on the agreement of the parties who agree and pour
an arbitration clause to resolve their disputes final and binding to
arbitration. In addition, the implementation of arbitration can also be agreed
upon by the parties to the dispute over the execution of a business contract,
in this case the arbitration agreement is made in the form of a separate
arbitration agreement (submission agreement) (Sovern et al., 2015). The arbitration clause and the arbitration agreement are separately, by
law, both are arbitration agreements that bind the parties as a choice of law
if at any time problems arise between the parties in fulfilling the contents of
the agreement.
Resolution of
business disputes through arbitration brings benefits to business people,
namely ensuring the confidentiality of the parties' disputes, avoiding delays that
are procedural and administrative, the parties can choose arbitrators who
according to their beliefs have sufficient knowledge, experience and background
on the disputed matter, are honest and fair, the parties can determine legal
options to resolve the problem as well as the process and place of
implementation arbitrage; and the
arbitrator's award is a binding award on the parties and through simple
procedures or directly enforceable (Rahmah & Handayani, 2019).
In general, business
actors prefer to resolve business disputes through arbitration rather than
other dispute resolutions, including national courts, because they consider the
litigation system is not designed to solve problems but prioritizes settlements
based on enforcement and legal certainty (Nyarko, 2019).
Settlement of trade
disputes through arbitration is closely related to the development of a
business through electronic media or e-commerce which is currently rapidly
using the internet (Kesuma & Triputra, 2020). The rapid development of telecommunication and internet channels in
Indonesia no longer requires business people to be present as conventional
businesses and does not require complete documents to conduct business
transactions, has changed the global order in business transactions. Before the
development of the internet, almost all business transactions were carried out
in conventional ways, as well as in resolving business disputes carried out in
a slow and convoluted way, so that it has caused the business world to be less
conducive and slow development. Resolving business disputes that are considered
long will result in high costs and can drain the company's potential resources.
So with the presence of e-commerce business transactions in today's digital
era, it is expected that there will be informal settlements, fast procedures
and low costs.
The development of
information technology must contribute to the development of arbitration to be
carried out online via the internet to help the parties to the dispute. Online
arbitration allows parties to a dispute to find a win-win solution. In
addition, parties residing abroad do not require a passport or visa to appear
at the online arbitration. The online arbitration model has begun to be known
and applied in developed countries such as America, the United Kingdom, Canada
and several European Countries (Siemiatycki, 2013).
The implementation of
online arbitration is needed in Indonesia considering Indonesia's geographical
location which is quite wide and large and can be ascertained to take time and
costs that are quite high if done conventionally, so that the existence of online
arbitration is expected to be able to facilitate the parties to the dispute
without being hindered at a time and place and relatively cheap costs. In
general, conventional arbitration and online arbitration have similarities, but
the difference between online arbitration lies in the process of registering
cases, selecting arbitrators, making awards, submitting documents, consulting
arbitrators, and notification of awards made online. In addition, discussions
in online arbitration are focused on regulating the validity of arbitration
agreements made online, online arbitration procedures and online arbitration
awards (Mania, 2015).
Dispute resolution
through online arbitration requires very adequate internet access so that the
online arbitration proceedings can be carried out properly and supported by
other facilities and infrastructure such as websites, database applications to
place incoming requests, lists of arbitrators and rules needed for proceedings.
Based on the explanation above, online arbitration is actually very possible to
be applied in Indonesia and also applied globally, but so far there has been no
international convention that applies online arbitration internationally (Haftel & Thompson, 2018).
Online trade dispute
resolution has actually been regulated in Article 72 paragraph (2) of the
Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 80 of 2019 concerning
Trading Through Electronic Systems, namely "PMSE dispute resolution as
referred to in paragraph (1) can be held electronically (online dispute
resolution) in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations".
However, online dispute resolution currently does not have a clear mechanism to
be resolved through online arbitration.
The
development of information technology that is not balanced with the renewal of
laws and regulations has brought the necessity to immediately establish an
online arbitration administration system and reform of the arbitration legal
system in the legal order.
Based
on the background description above, this research needs to be conducted to
further examine comprehensively entitled "Application of Online
Arbitration to E-Commerce Business Dispute Resolution in Indonesia (in Academic
Discourse and Practice)".
RESEARCH METHODS
The approach method used in this study is a normative juridical approach.
This research was conducted on secondary data such as laws and regulations,
scientific journals, law books. Data obtained from the results of literature
research, then the data editing process will be carried out. This is done so
that the accuracy of the data can be checked and errors can be corrected by
exploring back to the data source. After the next editing is data processing.
After data processing is complete, descriptive-analytical-qualitative data
analysis will be carried out, and specifically for the data in the documents, a
content analysis will be carried out. After the data and legal materials are
collected, the next stage is to carry out data processing, which is to manage
the data in such a way that the data and legal materials are arranged in a
coherent, systematic manner, so that it will make it easier for researchers to
conduct analysis. In a legal study, there will be several approaches. This
research is descriptive analytical, namely research that reveals laws and
regulations related to legal theories that are the object of research.
Regarding the nature of the data analysis, the author will use an approach in
conducting data analysis. The various approaches used in legal research are:
Statute approach, conceptual approach.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Alternative
Dispute Resolution
At the beginning of the development of
ADR there emerged a mindset of the need to integrate ADR components into the
law regarding arbitration. This thinking is intended to make ADR an alternative
form of dispute resolution outside the court that can develop rapidly and in
accordance with its objectives, including the following:
1.
There is community participation to resolve their own disputes
(access to justice)
2.
Fostering a healthy competitive climate for the judiciary so that
a selection process will occur that describes the level of public trust.
3.
How to increase competitiveness in inviting investors to Indonesia
through legal certainty, including the availability of an efficient dispute
resolution system.
4.
ADR institutions are expected to encourage dispute resolution institutions
in the community to improve public image and trust.
The establishment of ADR as an
alternative dispute resolution is not enough with the support of a culture of
deliberation / consensus from the community, but needs development and institutionalization
which includes legislation to provide a legal basis and the formation of
professional associations or professional services (Tjukup et al., 2018).
The article discusses Law Number 30 of 1999 in
Indonesia, which recognizes alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as an
institution for resolving disputes outside of court. ADR methods include
consultation, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, or expert assessment, and
provide legal certainty for informal and efficient procedures. In business
practice, ADR can be seen in every agreement made, especially in the field of
trade/business, giving the business community the option to use ADR
institutions for resolving disputes. The definition of arbitration is
distinguished from ADR based on the method of resolution. Arbitration has its
own terms, means, and conditions for the application of its formalities.
However, both ADR and arbitration can resolve civil disputes or differences of
opinion in the field of trade through "peaceful" efforts. The ADR
model follows a confidential procedure, which is regulated in Law Number 30 of
1999, providing guarantees for the parties to the dispute in an equal capacity
and giving each other control.
Settlement Procedures
1. Agreement of the Parties
The form of agreement of the parties
regarding the way of resolving disputes or differences of opinion in a
particular legal relationship (e.g. trade agreements) is made in a statement
from the parties explaining that all disputes or differences of opinion arising
or that may arise from the legal relationship will be resolved by arbitration
or through alternative dispute resolution.4
Article 6 of Law Number 30 of 1999
states that the parties can use negotiation, mediation, conciliation, or expert
assessment which is completed in a direct meeting by the parties within 14
(fourteen) days and the results are poured into a written agreement.
This provision provides flexibility
for the parties to set the rules of the game for conflict resolution, even
though it is only given a maximum of 14 days.
2. ADR Agency Assistance
If the parties to the dispute
resolution or disagreement have reached an impasse and have not put it in the
agreement, upon written agreement, the dispute may be resolved through the
assistance of one or more expert advisors or mediators.
Law Number 30 of 1999 does not provide
limitations or regulations for service provider institutions (expert advisors,
mediators), but only provides limitations on alternative dispute resolution
institutions that appoint a mediator or expert advisor. So where will the
parties look for professional service providers (negotiators, mediators, expert
assessors)?
This question becomes important for
society, especially in practical reality. Therefore, at least in Law Number 30
of 1999, there needs to be further regulation regarding the ADR institution.
The law states that ADR institutions appoint mediators or expert advisors.
Where is the mediator or expert advisor obtained? In ADR-kah institutions or
mediators or professional expert advisors who stand independently. Let alone
the service provider institution, while the appointment requirements for mediators,
negotiators, expert advisors alone are not regulated in Law Number 10 of 1999.
In our opinion, in such conditions at
least implementing regulations are needed, such as government regulations or
other regulations regarding the establishment of alternative dispute resolution
institutions and alternative dispute resolution institutions and service
providers (mediators, negotiators, professionals, as well as their terms and
appointments).
3. Binding Strength
If the parties within a maximum of 14
(fourteen) days with the assistance of one or more mediators fail to reach an
agreement or bring together both parties, the parties may contact an arbitral institution
or alternative dispute resolution institution to appoint a mediator. After the
appointment of a mediator by the arbitral institution or alternative dispute
resolution institution, mediation efforts must be commenced within a maximum of
7 (seven) days. In an effort to resolve disputes or differences of opinion
through alternative dispute resolution, the role of mediation as a form of
dispute resolution in Law Number 30 of 1999 is preferred (Okudan & Çevikbaş, 2022).
The agreement to resolve the dispute
or difference in writing is final and binding on the parties to be properly
implemented and must be registered in the state court. Thus, it can be seen
that the role of the court as a judicial institution cannot be denied its
binding power with the force of law. However, Law Number 30 of 1999 does not
regulate how if the agreement or difference of opinion that has been registered
is not implemented by the parties until the specified time limit.
Arbitration
1. Sources of Arbitration Law
Before discussing arbitration issues,
you must first know the legal resources governing the existence of arbitration
itself in the Indonesian legal system. Thus, we will know exactly the point of
departure of thinking in discussing arbitration. This is based on an assumption
that among ordinary people, there are still many who do not know the reference
to provisions concerning arbitration in the Indonesian legal system.
Article 377 HIR, the Indonesian legal
system has rules regarding arbitration. The legal basis stems from article 377
HIR or article 705 RBG, which states that if Indonesians and foreigners want
their disputes to be decided by a separate interpreter, they must comply with the
rules of the court of cases applicable to Europeans. Article 377 HIR above is
the starting point for the existence of arbitration in the life and practice of
law. This article confirms the following:
a.
The parties concerned are allowed to resolve
disputes through separation or arbitration.
b.
Arbitration is given the function and
authority to resolve it in the form of a decision.
c.
Therefore, both the parties and the arbitrator
"shall" comply with the procedural law rules applicable to European
nations or groups.
The settlement and decision can be left
entirely to the separator commonly known as "arbitration". In the
law, arbitration is delegated the function and authority to decide disputes.
2. Articles 615 – 651 Rv
As already explained, the basis for
the existence of arbitration rules rests on the provisions of article 377 HIR.
However, neither HIR nor RBG contain any further rules on arbitration. To fill
the void in the rules on arbitration, article 377 HIR or article 705 RBG
directly designates the rules of arbitration contained in the Reglement of
Civil Procedure Law (Reglement op de Bergerlijke Rechtsvordering, abbreviated
Rv, S1847 – 52 jo 1849 – 63). This clearly reads in the sentence "must
comply with the rules of the court of cases applicable to Europeans".
Starting from the political history of
law outlined in article 75 RR and further regulated in article 131 IS, the era
of Baelanda's reign was known for the division of three groups of the
population with a legal system and judicial environment with a
"pluralistic" style. For Bumiputra people, material law applied in
the field of civil law is basically applied in customary law. The court is subject
to the Landraad court as the court of first instance, while the procedural law
used is HIR for the island area of JAwa – Madura and RBG for the opposite land.
For residents of the Foreign East and
Europe, the material civil law applied is the Civil Code (BW) and the Trade
Code (WvK), while the civil procedural law is the Civil Procedure Regulation
(Rv). In the third book of the Civil Procedure Regulation on Miscellaneous
Procedures, Chapter I stipulates provisions regarding arbitrator awards
consisting of Articles 615 to 651. These articles must be followed and applied
as a basis for general law arbitration from the past until now, both for
Bumiputra, Foreign Eastern, and European populations. Thus, the existence of
procedural law regarding arbitration in the RV is "mandatory" if the
parties to the parties wish to resolve their dispute through arbitration. In
other words, the application of the arbitration provisions provided for in the
Civil Procedure Regulation (Rv) must be complied with by anyone if they wish to
resolve disputes arising through the arbitral body.
As a general guideline,
the arbitration rules set out in the Civil Procedure Regulation include the
following five main parts:
3. Law Number 30 of 1999
In the explanation of Article 3
Paragraph (1) of Law Number 14 of 1970, among others, it is stated that
settlement of cases outside the court on the basis of peace or through
arbitration is still allowed. However, an arbitral award only has executory
force after obtaining permission or an order to be executed (executoir) from
the court.
The use of Articles 615 to 651 of the
Civil Procedure Regulations (Reglement op de Rechtvordering, Staadblad
1847:52), Article 377 of the Revised Indonesian Regulations (Het Herzeine
Indonesisch Reglement Staadblad 1941:44), and Article 705 of the Procedural
Regulations for Regions Outside Java and Madura (Rechtsreglement
Buistengewesten, staadblad 1927:227) as arbitration guidelines is no longer
adequate with the conditions of international trade provisions. The renewal of
the arrangements regarding arbitration is already conditio sine qua non and
needs substantive and philosophical changes to the existing arbitration arrangements.
On August 12, 1999, Law Number 30 of
1999 concerning Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution was passed. This
Act is an amendment to the arbitration arrangements that are no longer adequate
to the demands of international trade. The arbitration provisions referred to
in Articles 615 to 651 of the Civil Procedure Regulations (Reglement op de Rechtvordering,
Staadblad 1847:52), Article 377 of the updated Indonesian Regulations (Het
Herzeine Indonesisch Reglement Staadblad 1941:44), and Article 705 of the
Procedural Regulations for Regions Outside Java and Madura (Rechtsreglement
Buistengewesten, staadblad 1927:227), are no longer valid (Marbun et al., 2021).
Agreement and Application of Arbitration Clauses
Arbitration as referred to
in Law Number 30 of 1999 is a way of resolving a civil dispute outside the
general court based on an arbitration agreement made in writing by the parties
to the dispute. In this Law, state courts are not authorized to adjudicate
disputes of parties who have been bound by arbitration agreements. This
is necessary so that the position of the arbitral institution is stronger so
that if there are differences of opinion or disputes that may arise in a
particular legal relationship will be resolved through the arbitral
institution.
1. Written Agreement
Arbitration agreements are not
"conditional" or "voorwaardelijke verbentenis" agreements.
Therefore, the implementation of the arbitration agreement does not depend on a
particular event in the future. The arbitration agreement does not question the
issue of execution of the agreement, but only
questions the issue of the way and institution authorized to resolve disputes
that occur between the parties who promise.
According to Article 3
Paragraph (2) of Law Number 14, it is stated that only the State judicial body
is authorized to determine and enforce the law of justice in Indonesia. Thus, the
only one who has the authority to adjudicate disputes arising among citizens is
the judicial body of the State. This means that
the resolution of any dispute that occurs must be submitted to the court.
The article means that in
addition to the State courts, other courts are no longer allowed to resolve
disputes. However, it turns out that the settlement of the article itself opens
up the possibility of the ability to resolve disputes outside the State
judiciary. In the next sentence, the explanation of Article 3 states that
settlement of cases outside the court on the basis of peace or through referees
(arbitration) is still allowed.
This explanation is the
legal basis of the arbitration agreement. Thus, Law No. 14 of 1970 as the main
law of judicial power opens the possibility of resolving cases through
arbitration. Because the Law itself provides for the possibility of resolving
cases through arbitration bodies, it is legally open to freedom for the parties
to the agreement to include arbitration clauses, provided that the clauses are
born by mutual agreement. So, the essence of the ability to enter into an
arbitration agreement is that the agreement must be based on the
"agreement" of the parties and include or regulate the arbitration
agreement (consensual principal) in one of the clauses of a particular
agreement (Sadrak, 2017).
Arbitration agreements include or
agree on a way of resolving disputes that arise in the future. Furthermore, the
conditions contained in the "conditional" agreement are an
inseparable entity in the agreement. The terms in the agreement are
"conditional" and add to the agreement, but include the subject matter
or material of the agreement (John et al., 2022).
Article 17 of Law Number
30 of 1999 states that parties can agree on a dispute that has occurred or will
occur between them to be resolved through arbitration with a written agreement
agreed upon by the parties. The existence of a written agreement negates the
right of the parties to submit dispute resolution or differences of opinion
contained in the agreement to the state court (Wijaya & Shesa, 2021).
Regarding the choice of
law, the parties are free to determine the choice of law that will apply to the
settlement of disputes that may arise or have arisen between the parties (Marshall, 2018). An arbitration agreement is not void due to circumstances,
among others (Marwan, 2016): the death of one of the parties; bankruptcy of one of
the parties; novation; insolvency of one of the parties; inheritance; the enactment
of the conditions for the cancellation of the main engagement; when the
implementation of the agreement is transferred to a third party with the
approval of the party making the arbitration agreement; or expiration or
cancellation of the principal agreement.
2. Arbitration Clause
In practice and writing, arbitration
consent is always called an arbitration clause. The use of the term arbitration
clause carries the connotation that the agreement of the subject matter
concerned is followed or supplemented by agreement regarding the conduct of
arbitration. In other words, the principal agreement
in question contains an arbitration clause.
As already explained, the
type of arbitration agreement consists of a pactum de compromittendo and a
compromise deed. The difference between the two lies only in the time of making
the agreement. A pactum de compromittendo is
made before a dispute occurs, while a compromise deed is made after a dispute
arises. In terms of the contents of the agreement, there is no difference between
the two. However, in the context of discussing the contents of the arbitration
clause, this description simultaneously includes a pactum de compromittendo and
a compromise deed (Situmorang, 2020).
Article 5 of Law No. 30 of
1999 states that disputes that can be resolved through arbitration are only
disputes in the field of trade and regarding rights that according to law and
legislation are fully controlled by the disputing party. Disputes that cannot
be resolved by an arbitral institution are disputes that according to laws and
regulations cannot be held peace efforts (Manik, 2020).
3. Accessory Arbitration
The article discusses the
concept of arbitration agreements, which are accessory agreements in addition
to the main agreement and contain specific terms on how disputes arising from
the principal agreement will be resolved. The existence of an arbitration
clause does not affect the fulfillment of the main agreement, and the clause
cannot bind parties if the principal agreement does not exist. However,
arbitration agreements have become a necessity in business and trade
transactions, and almost all transnational joint venture and trade agreements
have arbitration clauses. The confidentiality of arbitration proceedings is
essential, especially in cases where information about the condition of the
company or other business fields of the parties involved could be disseminated
through print media. If the parties have agreed to resolve their disputes
through arbitration and have authorized an arbitration institution, the
arbitrator has the authority to determine the rights and obligations of the
parties.
4. Standard
Contracts
The text discusses the use of
standard contracts in business agreements, particularly in insurance policies.
Standard contracts contain predetermined terms and conditions that have been
formulated in advance by the party making it, without any preliminary
negotiations with the other party. The weaker party, usually the consumer, is
only asked for their consent, and if they agree, they sign the agreement. This
can lead to situations where the weaker party is coerced into signing the
agreement under duress, without fully understanding the terms and conditions.
The text also mentions the use
of arbitration clauses in standard contracts. Arbitration clauses require any
disputes arising from the agreement to be resolved through arbitration, rather
than going to court. This can sometimes create issues with the fairness and
transparency of the arbitration process.
Despite the theoretical approach
that standard contracts may contain defects and can be cancelled, in practice
they have become a necessity in people's lives due to the development of
globalization and technology transfer. Therefore, it is important to be aware
of the potential issues with standard contracts and to ensure that all terms
and conditions are fully understood before signing.
Types of Arbitration
The things
that will be discussed in this section are discussing the issue of arbitration
institutions. The review of the types of arbitration institutions is carried
out through the approach of statutory provisions and rules contained in Rv and
Law Number 30 of 1999.
The arbitration in question is a
variety of abritage that is recognized
for its existence and authority to examine and decide disputes that occur
between the parties to the agreement.
1. Ad Hoc Arbitration
This type of ad hoc arbitration is
also referred to as voluntary arbitration. The provisions in the Reglement
Rechtvordering recognize the existence of ad hoc arbitral institutions. Ad hoc
arbitration is arbitration formed specifically to resolve or decide a
particular dispute, or in other words ad hoc arbitration is incidental.
In principle, ad hoc
arbitration is not subject to any of the arbitral bodies. Its arbitrators shall
be determined by agreement of the
parties. Since ad hoc arbitration is not related to any one of the arbitral
bodies, it can be said that this type of arbitration does not have its own
rules or ways regarding dispute resolution procedures. In Law Number 30 of 1999
there are conditions to be appointed or appointed as arbitrators, including: capable of carrying out legal actions; be at
least 35 years old; does not have a blood or blood family relationship of the
second degree with one of the parties to the dispute; has no financial or other
interest or arbitral award; and have experience and actively master the field
of work for at least 15 years.
2. Institutional
arbitration
Institutional arbitration is an
institution or arbitration body that is permanent so it is called a "permanent
arbitral body". Institutional arbitration is deliberately established to
deal with disputes that may arise for those who wish an out-of-court
settlement. This arbitration is a forum deliberately established to accommodate
disputes arising from agreements.
Parties wishing for the
resolution of their dispute to be made by arbitration may agree that the
decision will be decided by the institutional arbitration concerned.
Institutional arbitration remains standing even after the dispute has been decided.
Instead, ad hoc arbitration will dissolve and end its existence after the
dispute being handled has been decided. In addition to the matters stated
above, in the establishment of institutional arbitration as a permanent body,
at the same time its organization and provisions on the manner of binding
arbitrators and procedures for hearing disputes.
The scope of existence and
institutional jurisdiction of a national nature only covers the territory of
the State concerned, for example the Indonesian National Arbitration Board
abbreviated as BANI. The scope of existence and jurisdiction of BANI only
covers the territory of Indonesia. However, even though BANI is national, it
does not mean that it only functions to resolve national disputes but also to
resolve disputes of international weight, provided that it is requested and
agreed upon by the parties.
3. System
of Arbitrators
After we know the type of arbitration,
then discuss the arbitrator system that will sit and function to carry out
arbitration services and services. If arbitration is a container, arbitrator is
the person appointed and charged with exercising the function and authority of
the arbitration. Thus, the discussion of the arbitration system concerns issues
that are concerned with the number of arbitrators, the manner of appointment or
appointment of arbitrators, and the interference of the court in the
appointment of arbitrators.
Arbitration Authority
This section briefly
discusses the arbitral authority as a dispute separator. That is, does the
agreement containing the arbitration agreement, whether in the form of a pactum
de compromittende or a deed of compromise, override the competence of the
court?
Against this problem
developed two streams as follows:
1. Arbitration clause: not a public
orde
This
school argues that arbitration is not absolute. The clause must be retained by
the parties so that it will remain binding. If a dispute arising out of an
agreement containing an arbitration clause is submitted by a party to the
court, the court has the authority to adjudicate. The authority is only void if
the defendant raises an exception to the existence of an arbitration clause.
2.
Arbitration clause: pacta sunt servanda
This
school stems from the legal doctrine that teaches that all valid agreements
will be binding and become law for the parties. Therefore, any agreement
can only be void (withdrawn) by mutual agreement of the parties.
Examination and Proof of Arbitration
1. Nature and Period of
Examination
All hearings
of disputes by arbitrators or arbitral tribunals are conducted behind closed
doors and the language used in all arbitral proceedings is Indonesian, except
that upon the consent of the arbitrator the parties to the dispute may choose
another language to be used.
In an agreement, the
parties are expressly and in writing free to determine the arbitration
procedure used in the examination of the dispute, as long as it does not
conflict with the provisions in Law No. 30 of 1999. In addition, there must be
agreement on the time and place of arbitration. If
the time period and place of arbitration are not specified, the arbitrator or
arbitral tribunal shall decide.
2.
Proof
Determination of valid
evidence in the process of examining disputes or cases is very important. The limited determination of valid evidence is the basis of legal certainty in the process of proof
and decision making.
The determination of valid
evidence in a dispute examination before a court forum or arbitral tribunal
depends on the provisions in a particular legislation. The determination of this reference lies in the arbitration clause. If the
parties appoint BANI as the dispute resolution institution, the parties submit
themselves to the process of determining evidence based on its provisions. However,
specifically regarding evidence, we agree to abide by the law of the way it applies in Indonesia.
Thus, evidentiary evidence
and judgment in the practice of the arbitration world can be applied
accordingly, depending on the law appointed and agreed by the parties in the arbitration clause. They can also
point and subject themselves to evidentiary provisions stipulated in private
international law.
In connection with the
rapid development of information technology and communication technology today,
in existing views, globalization is usually
considered as a one-way process, namely the relationship between developed
countries and developing countries. This viewpoint makes globalization
considered closely related to domination and new-imperialism by developed
countries. This view is very reductionist in understanding the meaning of
globalization and the staticness of this view will actually obscure our
understanding of the essence of the process that is currently symptomatic. As a
result, this blurring of obscures the logical consequences that accompany the
process of globalization itself. Globalization is a necessity, understanding
also whether we like it or not, people in all corners of the world now live in
a global habitat, transparent, borderless, linkag, and interdependence and global
village which seems limitless.
Economic development that
processes in today's global economic system can
be interpreted as a process of business expansion through the jurisdictional
boundaries of the national territory. From a liberal point of view, business
expansion is primarily identified with the entry of Multi National Corporations
(MNCs) and Trans National Corporations (TNCs) in the context of resource
utilization by large companies. Whether we realize it or not, this kind of
phenomenon indicates a process of penetration and expansion of the capitalist
system throughout the world and making the world the scope of business
operations. One of the prominent characteristics of the capitalist system is
trade liberalization, at least this has two representative examples, namely first,
the entry into force of the free market and second, requiring the absence or
involvement of the government in the economy. This is in line with the concept
of "laisez faire" introduced by Adam Smith5 which states
that individuals take the initiative and are responsible for their own good and
bad luck without government interference, especially in economic matter.
One of the efforts that can be taken
in resolving these problems is to use alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
that are effective, efficient, and low cost. The development that allows
electronic commerce (e-commerce) has inspired electronic dispute resolution as
well. One of these alternative dispute resolution mechanisms is through
arbitration. The arbitration conducted in this case may be either direct
arbitration or online arbitration. However, dispute resolution in trade transactions
via the internet (ecommerce) will be more effective if carried out through
internet media as well (on-line arbitration).
Currently the process of
arbitration dispute resolution can be carried out through intermediaries of the
Indonesian National Arbitration Board
(BANI) or other arbitration institutions both in Indonesia and abroad with
established procedures and regulations. Meanwhile, the settlement of electronic
trade disputes (e-commerce) through on-line arbitration in Indonesia with the
mediation of the Indonesian National Arbitration Board (BANI) has not been
fully implemented, because until now, BANI has only used e-mail for sending
letters in the arbitration process. or conducting trials through the use of the
e-mail, but there is no use of a specific website to hold arbitration (online
arbitration).
The reasons behind dispute resolution
through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (MAPS) including electronic
arbitration (online arbitration), are due to the many weaknesses in dispute resolution
through the litigation system (judicial bodies), including:
a.
Litigation forces the
parties to be in an extreme position and requires a defense.
b.
Litigation raises all issues in a
case, thus encouraging the parties to investigate the weaknesses of the
parties.
c.
The litigation process takes a long
time and is expensive. Looking at the various weaknesses above, it appears that
settlement through justice or litigation is very contrary to the nature of
business transactions, especially electronic trade transactions as a virtual
trading system that requires an effective and efficient system.
The
article discusses the importance of alternative dispute resolution methods for
resolving trade disputes in Indonesia, especially in the context of electronic
commerce. Litigation through the court system is often considered costly and
time-consuming, which can hinder business activities. Therefore, many parties
choose non-litigation channels such as negotiation, mediation, conciliation or
arbitration to resolve their disputes.
Arbitration,
in particular, is a popular alternative dispute resolution method, which is
regulated under Law Number 30 of 1999 concerning Arbitration and Alternative
Dispute Resolution. This law allows for the resolution of civil disputes,
including trade disputes, through arbitration, which can be pursued through the
intermediary of arbitration institutions such as the Indonesian National
Arbitration Board (BANI) or any other arbitral institution.
With the
increasing use of electronic commerce, the article suggests that civil disputes
that occur in cyberspace, including electronic trade disputes, can also be
resolved through arbitration. This is in line with the Indonesian ITE Law,
which regulates electronic transactions and defines electronic documents as any
electronic information that can be seen, displayed and/or heard through a computer
or electronic system.
Overall,
the article highlights the importance of alternative dispute resolution methods
in resolving trade disputes in Indonesia, especially in the context of
electronic commerce. Arbitration, as a non-litigation channel, can provide an
effective, efficient, and cheap way to settle trade disputes, which can help to
promote and facilitate business activities.
The article discusses the use of online arbitration in resolving
trade disputes, particularly in e-commerce. Electronic transactions are based
on the principle of freedom of contract, and the parties often prefer
resolution through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. In Indonesia,
national arbitration is a common dispute resolution method, as the trial
procedure in Indonesia takes a long time, and not all judges can understand the
problem of the case. Online arbitration offers a paperless and non-face-to-face
alternative to traditional arbitration, with registration of cases, selection
of arbitrators, making awards, submission of documents, deliberation of
arbitrators, making awards, and notification of awards carried out online. The
article also states that the construction of the validity of an arbitration
agreement is regulated in Law Number 30 of 1999 concerning Arbitration and
Alternative Dispute Resolution (APS Law), and there are no restrictions on the
form that must be used for writing. Finally, the article highlights that
arbitration agreements, including online arbitration, must be signed according
to the provisions of Article 4 paragraph (2) of the APS Law, and the concept of
signature is evolving with the development of society and technology.
Ideal Online Arbitration Application
Model at the Academic and Practical Level to Resolve E-Commerce Business
Disputes in Indonesia
Business Law refers to the legal
regulations that govern the rights and obligations arising from agreements and
engagements that occur in business practice. It serves as a source of
information for business practitioners, so they can understand their rights and
obligations and know good settlement procedures in case of disputes.
Arbitration is an alternative
dispute resolution institution outside of the court system that has been
recognized and strengthened by the enactment of Law Number 30 of 1999
concerning Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. In arbitration, the
parties agree to resolve their business disputes outside the court system. It
differs from court settlements in that the authority of the court is based on
the law established by the state, while arbitration is based on an agreement
made by the parties. In resolving a business dispute, there are three ways:
through amicable solution, through the court, or through arbitration.
Therefore, parties need to include a dispute settlement clause in their
business agreement, specifying how disputes will be resolved, whether through court
or arbitration.
If the parties include an
arbitration clause in their agreement, they have agreed to choose arbitration
specified in the agreement to resolve their dispute. Thus, the case is under
the authority of the arbitration, not an ordinary court institution. Dispute
resolution through arbitration, which can also be conducted online, is one form
of law enforcement efforts. To ensure legal certainty while still paying
attention to the values of justice in society, it is necessary to update the
law so that dispute resolution through online arbitration has legal certainty.
The text
discusses the factors that must be considered for the institutionalization of
statutory regulations in society. The conditions that regulations must meet
include being made by an authorized official in a legal manner, being
systematic and not conflicting, and being implemented by the parties whose
interests are regulated. Law enforcers, facilities that support law
enforcement, and legal awareness and compliance are also important factors. The
text also highlights the importance of supervision and repression as preventive
measures to achieve compliance with laws and regulations. Furthermore, the text
emphasizes the importance of involving community members in the formation of
laws and the role of the government in promoting general welfare and protecting
citizens against the attitude of state administration actions.
This text is about bureaucracy, administrative
law, and the distribution of power in the Indonesian government system. The
author explains that bureaucracy is a difficult social structure to destroy and
is a means of carrying community action over into rationally ordered societal
action. Bureaucracy has been and is a power instrument for those who control
it. The author also discusses administrative law, which is seen as an important
means of controlling bureaucratic excess. The text explains that the Indonesian
government system is based on the rule of law and the division of power, which
is interrelated and complementary. The author describes the different types of
power, such as executive, legislative, and judicial, and how they are
distributed among state institutions in Indonesia. Finally, the author explains
how the distribution of power has changed after the amendment of the '45
Constitution, where the function of the People's Consultative Assembly was
reduced.
Based on the description above, it is clear
that one of the principles of legislation is as a means to achieve as much as
possible external and mental well-being. Here it seems clear that the role of
judges in law enforcement is very important in realizing the welfare of the
people. Therefore, what has been decided in arbitration may no longer be heard
by a judge in the District Court. To achieve the aforesaid objectives, it can
be done through changes in law (in this case online arbitration law.
CONCLUSION
Based
on the results of the study can be concluded as follows: 1) Electronic
settlement of trade disputes (e-commerce) through online arbitration is
possible based on the provisions of Article 4 paragraph (3) of the APS Law
which states that in the event that it is agreed that dispute resolution
through arbitration occurs in the form of exchange of letters, then the sending
of telex, telegram, facsimile, e-mail, or in other forms of communication,
accompanied by a note of acceptance by the parties. Online arbitration in the
process of its implementation uses media that as a whole in the form of
paperless/scriptless electronic information transactions even the parties
involved in this online contract may never meet face-to-face. An online
arbitration clause or agreement is valid if it meets the subjective and
objective requirements contained in article 1320 BW. Based on the APS Law, New
York Convention, Uncitral Model Law, Unc it ra l Mode l Law on International Commercial
Arbitration, online arbitration, is enforceable and legally valid, meaning that
the conduct of online arbitration in Indonesia is in accordance with and does
not conflict with existing laws and regulations, even though there are no
implementing rules governing the online arbitration process. 2) Online
arbitration proceedings in resolving trade disputes electronically
(e-commerce), may be conducted as follows: (a) The initial stage, namely the
submission of the parties to resolve disputes that occur to arbitration,
institutions or ad hoc arbitration. (b) At this stage the parties must submit
statements and written documents submitted to the arbitrator and the opposing
party, including electronic documents and information as electronic evidence
contained on its website or on other related sites. (c) The trial stage, in
accordance with the provisions of the APS Law, that the arbitration process
shall be conducted in writing, unless necessary, an oral examination may also
be conducted, such as the examination of witnesses. (d) Online deliberative
stage, which can be conducted using e-mail or IRC facilities, if the
arbitration is conducted by a panel that is more than one arbitrator, so
deliberation among the arbitrators is required. (e) The stage of sending the
award, is carried out because in the arbitration process on line there is no
reading of the award, so that after the award is taken by the arbitrators, then
the award is notified to the parties online and the award is sent
electronically as well.
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