Legal Analysis of Criminal Case Resolution Using a Benefit-Based Restorative Justice Approach

Rasman Susandi, Andri Winjaya Laksana

Abstract


This study aims to analyze the role of the Indonesian Attorney General's Office in resolving criminal cases through the Restorative Justice approach, identify various weaknesses in its implementation, and provide a legal analysis based on the principle of expediency regarding the application of this approach. The method used is normative legal research with a statutory, conceptual, and case study approach. The results of the study indicate that the Attorney General's Office has significant authority through Attorney General Regulation Number 15 of 2020 to stop prosecution for the sake of restorative justice, especially in cases of minor crimes and cases that meet the elements of reconciliation. However, its implementation still faces obstacles such as the lack of a legal umbrella at the level of law, the potential for subjectivity in assessments, and limited public education. The legal analysis shows that the Restorative Justice approach is in line with the principle of expediency because it provides greater benefits for victims, perpetrators, and the community. This study recommends the establishment of a legal umbrella at the level of law and increasing the capacity of law enforcement officials in implementing restorative justice.


Keywords


Criminal; Justice; Prosecutor's; Restorative.

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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.30659/rlj.4.4.%25p

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