Juridical Analysis of the Role of Paralegals in the Perspective of Empowering Legal Awareness of Rural Communities in Bintan Regency

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A community's capacity to maintain social stability is impacted by its lack of simple access to legal information and aid. The digital age, which makes information more accessible, might backfire if the lack basic understanding and the ability to clarify or discuss. Geographical factors and the demographic composition of the population necessitate the development of a strategy for resolving basic legal issues in community groups, which is projected to increase community understanding of legal issues. Paralegals are controlled under the Republic of Indonesia's laws and regulations by Law No. 16 of 2011 on Legal Aid, which is supplemented by a derivative regulation, specifically Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 3 of 2021 on Paralegals for Legal Aid Providers. Paralegals provide non-litigation legal aid in line with their duties. The establishment of paralegals in each village in Bintan Regency is a deliberate move that is designed to boost rural communities' legal empowerment. Village paralegals are now being hired by the community to solve small legal problems without going to court and to help village residents become more aware and educated about the law.

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