Abstract:
ABSTRACT
LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF THE WITNESS AND VICTIM PROTECTION AGENCY IN PROVIDING LEGAL PROTECTION FOR WITNESSES AND VICTIMS OF CRIMINAL ACTS
MUTIA ANJASMARA
NIM. 82338240019
Legal protection for witnesses and victims of crime is a crucial part of realizing a just and human rights-oriented criminal justice system. In practice, witnesses and victims are often vulnerable to threats, pressure, and intimidation, which can hinder the law enforcement process. To address this issue, the state established the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) as an institution tasked with providing protection and fulfilling the rights of witnesses and victims. However, despite the existence of fairly clear legal regulations, the implementation of protection by the LPSK in practice still faces various obstacles, both from a legal and institutional perspective. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the legal regulations, the implementation of the LPSK's role, and the obstacles faced in providing legal protection for witnesses and victims of crime in Indonesia. The research method used in this study is a normative juridical legal research method with analytical descriptive specifications. This study employed several legal research approaches, namely the statute approach, the case approach, and the conceptual approach. The results indicate that normatively, the legal regulations regarding the role of the LPSK (Lembaga Penitentiary and Victim Protection Agency) are quite comprehensive and reflect the principles of human rights protection. However, weaknesses remain in terms of regulatory harmonization and strengthening the institution's authority. In practice, the LPSK has carried out its role through various forms of protection, including physical protection, legal protection, and victim recovery. However, its implementation has not been optimal due to limited authority, ineffective inter-agency coordination, and limited resources. Furthermore, legal obstacles exist in the form of the LPSK's weak executive authority and suboptimal mechanisms for fulfilling victims' rights, as well as institutional constraints such as limited budget, human resources, and service coverage. Therefore, strengthening efforts are needed through regulatory refinements, institutional capacity building, and enhanced coordination and public outreach to ensure effective, comprehensive, and equitable legal protection for witnesses and victims.
Keywords: LPSK, legal protection, witnesses and victims, criminal justice system, human rights;
