Recognition And Position of Customary Criminal Law in The New Indonesian Criminal Code
Keywords:
Customary Criminal Law, New Criminal Code, Living Law.Abstract
Customary Criminal Law in Indonesia is a manifestation of the living law that has long been rooted in the life of society. This law functions to maintain balance and social harmony, in contrast with positive criminal law which is oriented toward punishment. The existence of customary criminal law in the history of Indonesian law has often been marginalized by the codification of colonial legal heritage. However, with the birth of the New Criminal Code (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana / KUHP) through Law Number 1 of 2023, Customary Criminal Law gains legitimacy through recognition of the “Law that Lives in Society.” This article aims to analyze the recognition of Customary Criminal Law in the new KUHP and its position within the National Criminal Law system. The research was conducted using a normative juridical method through statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. The study results show that although the new KUHP provides legitimacy for Customary Criminal Law, there are still major challenges, including the potential for disharmony with the Principle of Legality, Protection of Human Rights, and Legal Certainty. Therefore, clear implementation guidelines are required so that Customary Criminal Law can truly become an inclusive instrument of justice.
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