Integral Ecology and Unlawful Acts/PMH: Integrating Laudato Si' into the Interpretation of PMH and Strict Liability in Environmental Disputes in Indonesia

Roberto Sitepu; Etty Indrawati; Florensya Eunike Sipota

doi:10.58812/wslhr.v4i04.3102

Authors

Roberto Sitepu Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Etty Indrawati Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Florensya Eunike Sipota Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58812/wslhr.v4i04.3102

Keywords:

Integral Ecology, Unlawful Acts (PMH), Strict Liability, Laudato Si’, Evironmental Legal Liability

Abstract

The level of environmental degradation in Indonesia is on the rise, causing various damages to ecosystems and human livelihoods. From a legal perspective, Tort (PMH) and the principle of strict liability serve as crucial tools for holding parties accountable for environmental damages. However, this approach remains focused on material aspects and has not yet fully encompassed ecological damages as a whole. This study aims to address the application of PMH and strict liability in environmental dispute cases in Indonesia and to examine the concept of integral ecology in Laudato Si’ as a perspective for legal interpretation. The method used is normative legal analysis with a qualitative approach through a literature review, supported by field data. The results of the study indicate that integral ecology provides a more comprehensive approach by expanding the meaning of “unlawful act” to include ecosystem damage. The integration of this concept also strengthens the principle of strict liability based on ecological risk, thereby fostering a responsive, fair, and sustainable legal system for environmental disputes.

Author Biographies

Roberto Sitepu, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Lecturer at Faculty of Technobiology of Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (2022-present). Undergraduate program: Faculty of Philosophy of Universitas Parahyangan Bandung (2013 – 2017). Master program: Faculty of Philosophy of Universitas Parahyangan Bandung (2018-2020). Areas of expertise and interest: Philosophy, Theology, Roman Catholic Liturgy.
Etty Indrawati, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Lecturer at Faculty of Law of Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (2021- present). Undergraduate program: Faculty of Law of Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (majoring in Court and Conflict Resolution: 2006-2009). Master program: Faculty of Law of Universitas Gadjah Mada (majoring in Business Law: 2018-2020). Areas of expertise and interest: Civil Law, Property Law, Contract.
Florensya Eunike Sipota, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia

7th-semester student, Faculty of Technobiology, Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta (2023–present).

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