Substantive Reform of Law No. 1 of 2023 and Its Implications for Corruption Enforcement in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.15575/jis.v6i4.59171Keywords:
Corruption Crimes, law enforcement strategy, new criminal codeAbstract
The enactment of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP) is a significant milestone in national criminal law reform, with significant implications for the enforcement of corruption crimes in Indonesia. As an extraordinary crime that is systemic and has a broad impact on the public interest, corruption demands an effective, firm, and consistent law enforcement strategy. Substantive reforms in the new Criminal Code, particularly those related to the reformulation of the principle of legality, the introduction of a more flexible, objective-oriented sentencing system and the strengthening of corporate criminal liability, have the potential to influence the direction and strategy of corruption enforcement. This study aims to analyze the implications of substantive reforms of Law No. 1 of 2023 on the investigation, prosecution, and sentencing strategies in enforcing corruption crimes. The research method used is a normative juridical approach with a statutory approach, through a study of the new Criminal Code, the Corruption Eradication Law, and relevant secondary legal materials. The research results show that the reform of the Criminal Code opens up opportunities for a more modern law enforcement approach oriented towards recovering state losses, but also raises challenges in the form of potential legal uncertainty, complexity of proof, and the risk of weakening the deterrent effect if it is not accompanied by harmonization of norms and increased capacity of law enforcement officers.
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