<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the form of protection of the rights of victims of criminal acts of terrorism in the perspective of the Indonesian legal system based on Law No. 5 of 2018 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Terrorism and Law No. 31 of 2014 concerning the Protection of Witnesses and Victims. Criminal acts of terrorism are extraordinary crimes that not only threaten state security, but also cause deep physical, psychological, social, and economic suffering for the victims. Victims are no longer considered passive parties in the criminal justice process, but rather as legal subjects who have the right to protection, recovery, and justice. This research uses a normative juridical method with a conceptual and legislative approach. The results of the study show a strong commitment to providing protection to victims through various legal instruments, government policies, and the role of related institutions in victim recovery. There is a paradigm shift from an approach that focuses solely on the perpetrator to a more victim-centered approach. In addition, protection for victims must be more than just temporary assistance; it must include rehabilitation, psychosocial assistance, compensation, recovery, and guarantees of a decent life. Therefore, this paper offers an ideal Indonesian legal system that is not only able to take firm action against perpetrators, but also able to provide a sense of justice, legal certainty, and benefits for victims through comprehensive, humane protection, based on the values of humanity and social justice mandated in Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia as well as victim recovery, which must be achieved through the participation of the state, society, and all stakeholders.]]>
