Implementation of Jinayat Law in the Context of Indonesian Criminal Law in Aceh
Keywords:
Jinayat Law, Aceh Law, National Criminal Law, Islamic Sharia, Human RightAbstract
The province of Aceh is the only region in Indonesia that has been given special authority to formally implement Islamic law, as stipulated in Law No. 44 of 1999 and reinforced by Law No. 11 of 2006 on the Government of Aceh. Qanun Jinayat, as local Islamic criminal law, was passed through Qanun No. 6 of 2014, replacing the three previous qanuns. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Jinayat law in the national criminal law system and assess its role in responding to the legal needs of the Acehnese people, especially the Muslim community. The methods used are a legal-normative and sociological approach, with data collection techniques in the form of literature studies and limited interviews. The results of the study show that although Jinayat law fills a void in local law enforcement, there are still challenges in harmonizing it with human rights principles and the national legal system. Therefore, institutional strengthening and public education are strategic steps to ensure overall justice and legal effectiveness.
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