Restorative Justice as a New Breakthrough in The Justice System in Indonesia

Abstract

Restorative justice is an innovative approach to the resolution of criminal cases. The concept of a restorative justice model has been implemented in several countries, with emphasis on the role of offenders, victims and communities in the settlement of legal cases between them. While the concept of the restorative justice model is still under discussion at the theoretical level, it is still growing and existing. It also has a significant impact on the law and practice in many countries. The following are the main reasons for this study. Such as : How does restorative justice work in Indonesia's legal system? How can restorative justice be part of the future criminal law reform? The research uses descriptive analysis study with qualitative method. The outcome of the study is that Indonesia is a law state that has relatively high criminal figures. It should also be taken into account that the restorative justice model may become a way to solve legal cases.The concept of restorative justice in development has already been introduced through several provisions in Criminal Code Bill and the diversion of children, mainly to balance between the parties involved in criminal law (the perpetrator, the victim, the community and the state). Obviously, this model will be part of the future Indonesian criminal law reform to ensure justice, certainty and speed as the goal of the law itself.