Abstract

One of Papua's special autonomy rights is the existence of the Papuan People's Council (MRP) as the cultural representation of the indigenous Papuan population who are given certain powers. Article 1 point 6 of Government Regulation Number 54 of 2004 concerning the Papuan People's Assembly defines: "The Papuan People's Assembly, hereinafter abbreviated as MRP, is the cultural representation of indigenous Papuans, which has certain authority in the context of protecting the rights of indigenous Papuans based on respect for customs and culture, empowering women, and strengthening religious harmony." The problem is how to regulate the functions and rights of MRP legislation in the formation of Special Regional Regulations. How is the implementation of the rights and tasks of the MRP in the context of protecting the traditional rights of Indigenous Papuans regarding the exploitation of natural resources? What will be the legal protection for Indigenous Papuans through the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP) in the future (ius constituendum)? The research method is a normative legal or juridical research method supported by empirical data. The results of the research are that the protection of the basic rights of indigenous Papuans by the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP) in carrying out its authority to provide consideration and approval of draft regional regulations has not had a significant impact on achievement. The welfare of indigenous Papuans is the target/objective of affirmative action and is the aim of Law Number 21 of 2001.