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Journal : Kosmik Hukum

Balancing Independence and Accountability: Reforming Prosecutorial Immunity in Indonesia’s Legal System zuraidah, Zuraidah; Setiadi, Edi; Rohaeni, Neni; Ismail, Noorfajri
Kosmik Hukum Vol. 26 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/kosmikhukum.v26i1.27541

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This research examines the juridical implications of Article 8 paragraph (5) of Law Number 11 of 2021 concerning the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office, which stipulates that any legal action against prosecutors such as summons, detention, search, and interrogation must be approved by the Attorney General. While the provision was originally intended to safeguard institutional independence, its application has raised serious concerns regarding the erosion of the equality before the law principle and the emergence of internal impunity mechanisms. Using a normative juridical approach combined with statutory, conceptual, and case study methods, this study analyses the extent to which Article 8(5) contradicts the principles of a democratic rule of law, particularly due process of law, equality before the law, and institutional accountability. Several high-profile case studies involving prosecutors such as Pinangki Sirna Malasari and Urip Tri Gunawan illustrate the operational obstacles and legal stagnation created by this hierarchical authorization requirement. The study finds that the provision creates structural barriers to justice and fosters unequal treatment under the law. Reformulating Article 8(5) into a notification mechanism rather than a permission system would ensure a more balanced relationship between institutional protection and legal accountability. Significantly, this research contributes to the development of legal thought on prosecutorial reform by offering a normative framework that strengthens equality before the law and provides policy recommendations for enhancing transparency and accountability within Indonesia’s prosecution system.
Co-Authors , Rusdiansyah Abas, Tati Aditya, Irvan Afifah Azzahra Aisah, Diana Rahmi Ana Ana Ana Ana Anah, Anah Andini, Maharani Dewi Apriani, Fitri Apriani, Fitri Aprilia, Lu'luwatin Rosdiana Arif Ariagus Dwi Fajar Arlianty, Lia Shafira Aulia, Tiara Faza Ayu Hendrati Rahayu Dewi Suryani Dewi, Nadya Cantika Dinar Nur Inten Edi Setiadi Elly Lasmanawati Elvira Elvira Encep Hada Fahliani, Ihfa Siti Farish, Muhammad Gulam Fitri Jamilah, Anis Fujiastuti, Cici Gilang Pratama Putra Gunawan, Edih Hada, Encep Intan Pujilestari Isma Widiaty Ismail, Noorfajri Jati, Indra Sukma Jihaan Aulia Syhira Kadarwati, Liani Juliana Khaerani, Meiliya Dini Kusumawati, Puspasari Lestari, Ajeng Krisma Luqmanul Hakim Malinda, Rismi Mally Maeliah Maman Suherman Mardiyah, Nikmatul Kamilah Marlia, Della Marlitiana, Alieta Nadia Maulida, Meyta Mirna Purnama Ningsih Mirna Purnama Ningsih Mirna Purnama Ningsih, Mirna Purnama Monica, Rizqi Dimas Monica, Rizqy Dimas Mubarakah, Mardliyah Mutiara, Nur Endah Nabila, Sri Nasution, Hidayah Armanda Sari Nenden Rani Rinekasari Nurhamiddiyanti, Siti Indah Nurunnisa, Rita Pujilestari, Intan Putra, Gilang Pratama Putri, Nurul Amalia Zudhianti Rachmawati, Gina Siti Rahmadyani, Desti Fauzia Rahmah, Audina Adila Rezkia Anjani Firstian Rinekasari, Nenden R. Rohmah, Iis Rosyid, Feby Khoerur Rijal Salsabila, Salsabila Sertiana D, Feny Shofa Fithriturrohmi Yusuf Suharto Suharto Sumiati, Nelis Sunarsih ; Tati Tati Trikoesoemaningtyas Umusyaadah, Liska Vinandiani, Vina Wahyudi, Ira Winona Khoerunnisa Wowo Trianto Wowo Trianto Yani Achdiani Yoyoh Jubaedah Yusuf, Shofa Fithriturrohmi Zamzami, Amalia ZURAIDAH ZURAIDAH