COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INDONESIAN LAW, FRENCH LAW, AND AUSTRALIAN LAW: AUTISM PROFICIENCY IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF CIVIL CODE

Abstract

People with autism were often discriminated without proper and adequate protection granted towards them. Many jurisdictions determine that they are legally incapable of performing any actions and rendering themnot possess legalcapacity. People with autismare often deprived of their agency and their choices are made by third party. This studyaims to assess theprotection granted by Indonesian law over thesevulnerableactors. Then we will compare the how other country, namely France and Australia, treat people with autism in terms of their legal capacity. This study will utilize normative legal research. Finally, the author would present recommendation on what values and/or provision existing on France and Australian law that Indonesia cani ntegrate to ensure the betterment of people with autism.