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Model of Paranormal Testimony as Evidence in the Crime of Witchcraft from the Perspective of Legal Certainty Setyorini, Erny Herlin; Mangesti, Yovita Arie; Simangunsong, Frans; Geuvarra, Arsyah; Arrofi, Rendi; Widayata, Andhika Tedja
Rechtsidee Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jihr.v13i1.1058

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General Background: The criminalization of black magic presents complex challenges at the intersection of law, culture, and religion. Specific Background: Article 252 of Indonesia's National Criminal Code regulates black magic based on claims of supernatural power, punishable by imprisonment or fines. Knowledge Gap: However, there is limited clarity on the role of paranormal witnesses in the evidentiary framework of such crimes, particularly from the perspective of legal certainty. Aims: This study aims to design a model for utilizing paranormal witnesses as supporting evidence in black magic cases. Results: Employing a sociolegal method with legislative and conceptual approaches, supplemented by interviews with East Java Regional Police investigators and religious figures, findings reveal that scientific investigation methods are prioritized over paranormal testimony. In Islamic law, proving black magic requires confession, valid witness testimony, or strong qarinah, with input from ruqyah experts serving only as reinforcement. Novelty: The study introduces a model that aligns with Article 184(1) Jo. 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code, positioning paranormal testimony as non-autonomous, corroborative evidence. Implications: The research proposes establishing a certified paranormal association to ensure formal legality and regulated participation in criminal investigations involving supernatural claims. Highlights: Legal evidence for black magic relies on scientific and sharia-valid proof. Paranormal testimony serves only as supporting (non-primary) evidence. Certified paranormal associations are proposed for formal legal legitimacy. Keywords: Paranormal Witness, Evidence, Witchcraft Crime, Legal Certainty
Co-Authors Abdul Aziz Adhitya Wijayanto Agung Fakhruzy Agung Risky Saputra Marpaung Ahmad Sholikhin Akbar Galih Hariyono Alan Rizki Dui Reandi Amelia, Mays Andhijaya, Moch Ramadhan Dewa Anwar, Cecareno Gilbrani Arie Mangesti, Yovita Arief Syahroni, Muh. Arrofi, Rendi Aryasepta Syaelendra Ashinta Sekar Bidari, SH, MH., Ashinta Sekar Azizah Nurina Putri Azizah, Aprilia Dela Nurul Berlian Sesaria Bidari, Ashinta Sekar Bintoro, Arifah Moerfitria Budiarsih Budiarsih Chairul Farid, Achmad Dahlan, Rudiyanto Deawit Sutriadi Dendy Valerian Wibowo Dianita Putri Oktavia Damayanti Dika Rahmat Nasution Donu Bani, Ferdinand Erny Herlin Setyorini, Erny Herlin Fardayana, M. Taj Bahy Farisi, Salman Ferdiansyah M. A Geuvarra, Arsyah Guntur, Sundaru Harap, Arsangela Putri Hendarto, Vanya Agatha Hervina Puspitosari Ilahi, Mubarooq Ilmi, Iqbal Miftahul Imron, Muhamad Karmina Siska Krisnadi Nasution Lovitya Trisnanti, Ines M. Bagus Istighfariyo Mangesti, Yovita Arie Maria Novita Apriyani Marsella, Dian Dwi Mohammad Mohammad Muhammad Firmansyah, Muhammad Muhammad Iqbal Firdaus Murtadlo, Aly Nickholas Hartono Nugraha, Narendra Putra Nur Bintang Alfina Laila Pamungkas, Yudha Andra Pramesti, Yohana Putri Prasetya, Arya Prasetyo, Teguh Pratama Widiarsa, Anang Puji Utomo, Sutrisno Putra Samudra, Kaharudin Putri, Serliana Novita Rossalia Ardiana R.Rivaldi Aldanta RACHMAN HAKIM, ARIEF Rachmatullah, Gaung Agung Raj Ravicky Fardenias Rhafshanjanie Prawira Negara Rimbawani Sushanty, Vera Ronny Ronny Saputra Marpaung, Agung Risky Satria, I Gde Sandy Serliana Novita Rossalia Ardiana Putri Sibarani, Tagor Siska, Karmina Siti Badriyah Siti Badriyah Siti Rochmah Slamet Suhartono Sofiah Ely Sri Endah Wahyuningsih Syofyan Hadi Tri Budiman, Nanang Tri Oktaviani, Indah Walujo Tjahjono, Agus Wardana, Andi Kusuma Widayata, Andhika Tedja Windi Jannati M.A.S Winny Savitri WIWIN YULIANINGSIH Wiwin Yulianingsih Yahya, Faris Helmi