Research Article

Criminal Policy in Countering Terrorism in Indonesia

Authors

  • Juffandi Doctoral Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Address Street Soedarto, SH., Tembalang, Semarang, Indonesia
  • Lazarus Tri Setyawanta Doctoral Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Address Street Soedarto, SH., Tembalang, Semarang, Indonesia
  • Joko Setiono Doctoral Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Address Street Soedarto, SH., Tembalang, Semarang, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to analyze criminal policy in tackling criminal acts of terrorism in Indonesia. The research used a juridical empirical technique. The results of the study show that the criminal policy in the prevention of criminal acts of terrorism that occurs in Indonesia is a form of government responsibility, as stated in Article 43a paragraph (1) to paragraph (3) of Law Number 5 of 2018 concerning Amendments to Law Number 119 15 2003 concerning the Stipulation of Government Regulation in Lieu of Law Number 1 of 2002 Concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Terrorism Into Law. Further regulations, as described in Article 43b paragraph (1) to (5) of Law Number 5 of 2018 concerning Amendments to Law Number 15 of 2003 concerning Stipulation of Government Regulations in Lieu of Law Number 1 of 2002 Concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Terrorism Into Constitution. In National Preparedness. In addition to increasing the capacity of the Indonesian Anti-Terror Organization to carry out the prevention and countermeasures of terrorism, the Indonesian government has formed a special organization (unit) to deal with terrorism that is developing in the country. These units include the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT), Densus 88, Counter-Terrorism Detachment, and Intelligence.

Article information

Journal

International Journal of Law and Politics Studies

Volume (Issue)

5 (1)

Pages

150-156

Published

2023-02-11

How to Cite

Juffandi, Setyawanta, L. T., & Setiono, J. (2023). Criminal Policy in Countering Terrorism in Indonesia. International Journal of Law and Politics Studies, 5(1), 150–156. https://doi.org/10.32996/ijlps.2023.5.1.17

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Keywords:

Criminal, policy, handling, criminal acts, terrorism