Debtors’ Protection in Small Claims Court Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines

The small Claims Court in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines intends to access to justice for marginalized and disadvantaged individuals who have no financial capacity to secure legal assistance and protection. The courts secure the protection of the litigants’ rights and fast litigation of cases without the need for legal counsel. The comparison of implementation mechanisms varies among countries to ensure debtors’ protection to attain equitable justice. The similarities, differences, and feedback from court implementer and part-litigants are valuable sources in improving Small Claims Courts with its best practices and beneficial to other countries.