The Principle of Legal Monodualism in the Implementation of Restorative Justice at the South Jakarta Metro Police Resort

Abstract

Abstract. Legal events in the form of criminal acts are interpreted as conditions that are not balanced between the rights of the victim and the responsibility of the perpetrator. This conflict is sought for an alternative solution through the principle of Restorative Justice. This article aims to analyze the principle of monodualism in Restorative Justice at the South Jakarta Metro Police. The research method used is normative juridical with a conceptual approach, statutory regulations and case studies. The orientation of the analysis is focused on the theory of Penal Mediation and confirmed based on data on minor criminal cases studied. The results of the study found that the principle of legal monodualism works when law enforcement officers activate the resolution of certain criminal cases, through the perspective of the interests of the victim and the responsibility of the perpetrator. The practice of implementing restorative justice for certain criminal acts at the South Jakarta Metro Police is based on Police Regulation No. 8 of 2021. Proposal, APH to be clearer in formulating the costs of losses for victims.

Keywords: Crimes; Justice; Monodualism; Principle.