Legal Study of Consumer Legal Protection Against the Practice of Importing and Buying Used Clothing (Thrift) from a Criminal Law Perspective

Abstract

Clothing is a basic human need, requiring clothing to cover and protect oneself in every activity. In today's globalized world, people are increasingly drawn to imported second hand clothing, particularly among the middle class. The purpose of this study is to examine the legal prohibition of imported second hand clothing, but in practice, it continues to operate freely. Furthermore, these businesses fail to communicate honestly about the condition of the goods they sell. Some even resort to deception and exploit consumer weaknesses. This practice contradicts the principle of legal certainty and consumer protection theory. This research employs a normative juridical approach and employs descriptive analytical research. The author concludes that manufacturers or business actors are responsible for ensuring that the products or services they produce or provide comply with the terms and conditions stipulated in the Consumer Protection Law. Thrift clothing is highly sought after by Indonesians, as it is perceived to be of comparable quality to new clothing while remaining affordable. This is one factor contributing to the high number of thrift clothing imports in Indonesia.