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Islamic Law Analysis of the Prosecutor's Authority in Asset Forfeiture from Corruption Utama, Budi; Angkasa, Angkasa; Prayitno, Kuat Puji; Sudrajat, Tedi; Najib, Muhammad Ainun
Al-Ahkam Vol. 35 No. 2 (2025): October
Publisher : Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Walisongo Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/ahkam.2025.35.2.26343

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Efforts to recover assets resulting from corruption remain hindered by legal loopholes and concealment strategies, especially when offenders register illicit assets under the names of third parties. This study explores how prosecutors perceive the legitimacy of such assets and their views on the necessity of reforming Indonesia’s asset forfeiture framework. Using a qualitative empirical design, the research is based on semi-structured interviews with four prosecutors who have handled corruption cases involving complex asset ownership. The findings reveal that prosecutors consistently view these assets as materially and morally illegitimate, even if formally registered under others' names. They also support introducing a non-conviction-based asset forfeiture (NCBAF) model to overcome the limitations of conviction-dependent mechanisms, especially in cases where suspects die or flee. Islamic legal principles, such as the ḥifẓ al-māl (preservation of wealth) and taʿzīr bi al-māl or discretionary penalties targeting unlawfully acquired assets, offer a moral and doctrinal basis for such reforms. These insights contribute to ongoing legal debates and support the development of a more effective and ethically grounded policy for asset recovery in corruption cases.
Community-Based Collaborative Management: Impacts and Challenges of Sea Turtle Conservation on the South Coast of Central Java, Indonesia Kartono Kartowijono; Aryuni Yuliantiningsih; Tedi Sudrajat; Baginda Khalid Hidayat Jati
Jurnal Hukum Vol 40, No 1 (2024): Jurnal Hukum
Publisher : Unissula

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26532/jh.v40i1.39386

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The use of community-based collaborative management has shown promising results in addressing the complex issues surrounding sea turtle conservation. However, the legal implications and barriers associated with this method have not been thoroughly investigated. This study seeks to examine legal policies governing conservation institutions that influence community-based turtle protection along the southern coast of Central Java, Indonesia. The focus of this study is on two specific case studies: a conservation group at Pantai Sodong and another at Pantai Kembar. Employing a qualitative research design, this study incorporated semi-structured interviews with conservation group administrators, government officials, and other relevant stakeholders. Apart from that, this research also involves analysis of legal and regulatory documents and policies which is complemented by field observations. These findings indicate that community-based conservation policies significantly increase legal behavior that is in line with conservation law provisions. However, this report also underscores the legal and institutional challenges faced by local community-based conservation groups. These challenges include the necessity of legal collaboration between community groups and the government, the availability of healthcare facilities such as quarantine centers and clinics, and the need for a permanent workforce with appropriate skills. This study emphasizes the need for more flexible standards regarding conservation institutional requirements and government support to encourage the fulfillment of the validity and legal certainty of conservation institutions. This study adds to the growing body of literature on legal approaches to community-based collaborative management, and offers important insights for policymakers and legal practitioners who wish to increase support for community-based conservation programs in Indonesia and other countries.