IMPLEMENTATION OF MARRIAGE LAW POLICY REVIEWED FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN WONGSOREJO VILLAGE

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of marriage law policies based on Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Marriage from the perspective of public administration, especially in efforts to prevent early marriage in Wongsorejo Village, Wongsorejo District, Banyuwangi Regency. The research approach used is qualitative with a descriptive method through data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The analysis of this study uses a public policy implementation model according to George C. Edwards III which includes four main indicators: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The results of the study show that the implementation of the marriage law policy in Wongsorejo Village has gone quite well, especially in the aspect of communication and the disposition of village officials who are actively socializing about the age limit for marriage and the dangers of early marriage. However, limited human resources and bureaucratic structures that have not been fully integrated with related institutions are obstacles in policy optimization. Overall, the successful implementation of marriage law policies at the village level is greatly influenced by collaboration between the government, religious institutions, and the community in building legal and social awareness to reduce the rate of early marriage.