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Journal : Lex Scientia Law Review

Position for the Formulation of the Principle of Ultimum Remedium in the Criminal Law Codes in Various Countries Adhari, Ade; Pujiyono, Pujiyono; Shidarta, Shidarta; Widyawati, Anis; Suryani, Leony Sondang
Lex Scientia Law Review Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Contemporary Legal Challenges and Solutions in a Global Context
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lslr.v8i1.14061

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of a fundamental and universal principle in criminal law: the principle of ultimum remedium. This principle advocates for the use of criminal sanctions as a last resort, to be employed only when all other avenues have been exhausted. The primary focus of this study is to examine how the principle of ultimum remedium is articulated within the criminal codes of various countries. The countries selected for this analysis—Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Kyrgyzstan—were chosen randomly. By scrutinizing these formulations, the study aims to delineate an ideal framework for the application of the ultimum remedium principle. This research utilizes a doctrinal methodology, and through this lens, the article finds that legislators in numerous countries frequently integrate the principle of ultimum remedium implicitly within provisions that address basic principles and limitations of the use of criminal law, basic principles and limitations of criminal law enforcement, basic principles and limitations of criminal sanctions, and basics of criminal accountability. Nonetheless, some countries have explicitly codified the principle of ultimum remedium within provisions titled "The Principle of Subsidiarity of Criminal Repression." These articulated principles serve as crucial guidelines for legislators and law enforcement authorities.
Co-Authors Adityo Saputra Ahmad Redi, Ahmad Al Hadid, Andi Pangerang Ali Masyhar Allyssa, Allyssa Alvira Damayant Amad Sudiro, Amad Amelia Elisabeth Putri Kusuma Amri, Ibra Fulenzi Andriano, Raphael Anggi Octavelia Putri N Anis Widyawati Anjani, Isabella Merlin aprilia, indah Aprilia, Indah Siti Arif Al Jibran, Farel Arifin, Alfredo Juniotama arrifa, Reisa Arya Sulistiawan Audrey, Jessica Aurellia, Chyntia Axel Putra, Muhammad Belicia Widhyana Yulia Putri Bryan Bryan Calvin Rafly Hadi Pradana Cheung, Sherlyn Nathalia Daniel Hasudungan Nainggolan Dave Hamonangan Deo Syahputra, Bearlly Devi Ulan Dari Dian Latifiani Didik Purnomo, Didik Edo Bintang Joshua Eliza Della Kanaya Elizabeth, Vivi Ferdian Soni Ferdinand De Lapasha Gen Yaish Ibrahim Gilbert Winata Goce, Azzahra Natazia Ristina Haga, Christian Samuel Lodoe Hans Poliman Helda Rahmasari Hermawan, Nabila Tasya Husen, Nur Afni Hutabarat, Rugun Romaida Ilham, Rianza Naufalfalah Indah Siti Aprilia Indra Dohara Siburian Jeremy Nicholas Joshua Steven Ongaran Julian Devara Asyraf Julita, Marcella Junior, Austin Kaendo, Karen Eklesia Gabriella Lambertus Josua Tallaut Leona Citra Maranatha Lin Yan Che Mahabar, Regina Victoria Rambu Ngana Margamu Desy Putri Dewi Margaret Mutiara Manurung Marsel Mulyadi Milenia, Angelica Christin Nainggolan, Daniel Hasudungan Naomi, Sherryl Natashya, Jasmine Niella Tasya Ullie Niken Febriana Dwi Nurizki, Andhika Raka Ongaran , Joshua Steven Ongaran, Joshua Steven Pujiyono Pujiyono Rambe, Halgi Sujuangon Jhansen Ramdhani, Dwi Sukma Rannu, Delycia Anwar Renardi Idfidian, Teuku Richard Janwardo Ridwan Arifin Rio Kurniawan Rionardo Farlus Patitan Rizky Setiawan Sanjaya, Dixon Saputra, Rama Adi Sherlyn, Sherlyn Sherryl Naomi Sheryn Lawrencya Shidarta Shidarta Sidharta, Sidharta Sihaloho, Afpryanto Silviana Putri, Szyva Simanjuntak, Irene Gracia Sindi Fitria Singhs, Arief Dermawan Sitabuana, Tundjung Suryani, Leony Sondang Tania, Neysa Tasya Renwarin, Chrisjane Thie, Naysa Andrea Trayama, Yoga Tundjung Herning Sitabuana Viano Lewi Kong Ateng, Kenny Vincent Trauman Virriantaka Wayan P. Windia Wijaya, Natasya Winata, Tania wong, Sherryl naomi Yohen, Samantha Maria Yuwono Prianto Zebua, August Delta