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Journal : Jurnal Hukum Progresif

BALANCING VIRALITY AND PROCEDURAL JUSTICE: LAW ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGES IN THE INDONESIAN DIGITAL ERA Muksin, Muchlas Rastra Samara; Suprihanto, Agus; Musashi, Ota
Jurnal Hukum Progresif Vol 14, No 1 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Doctoral of Law Program, Faculty of Law, Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jhp.14.1.241-268

Abstract

The digital era has significantly transformed the dynamics of law enforcement in Indonesia, particularly through the widespread use of social media. The phenomenon of “No Viral, No Justice” illustrates a growing trend where public pressure via social media accelerates legal processes, whereas cases lacking online attention often face delays or neglect. This study examines how social media virality influences criminal case handling, highlighting both normative and empirical dimensions of justice. Drawing on doctrinal legal research, statutory analysis, and case studies, the research identifies the paradox inherent in digital oversight: while virality can enhance transparency and accountability, it may also compromise the principles of due process, presumption of innocence, and equality before the law. The study reveals that the spread of information on digital platforms can shape public opinion, sometimes creating trial by media, misinformation, and populist pressure, which can distort substantive justice. Furthermore, virality often favors emotionally charged or dramatic cases, producing a hierarchy of attention that undermines equitable access to justice. To address these challenges, the study recommends integrated digital reporting systems, objective case prioritization based on urgency and impact, ethical guidelines for communication, and strengthening the professionalism of law enforcement. By balancing public participation with procedural integrity, the legal system can leverage social media as a tool for oversight without sacrificing fairness or judicial independence. This research contributes to legal scholarship by providing an operational analysis of the interaction between digital social control and criminal justice, emphasizing the need for adaptive policies that preserve fundamental legal principles while accommodating the realities of the digital public sphere. Ultimately, the findings underscore that justice should remain a guaranteed right for every citizen, independent of the popularity of cases in the digital space, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in law enforcement.
Co-Authors . Widayat Abdul Muis Achmad Widodo Adriathma, Abduh Bayu Agus Hariyanto Akbar, Andika Junata Ako, Henry Al Azis, Bimasakti Sulthan Anak Agung Gede Sugianthara Andhika Krismaintya Putera Andika Pradifan Andrew Bryano Kermite, Andrew Bryano Andri Cahyo Kumoro Aries Susanty Azwinur Azwinur Basyith, Mohammad Rizqi Abdul Berlin, Rilo Budi Setyana Butarbutar, Martin cahya, fajar nur Canggih Nugroho Catur Pramono Dianto, Wahyu Djoeli Satrijo Djoeli Satrijo Dwi Basuki Wibowo Dwi Basuki Wibowo Eko Surojo Eko Surojo Faisal Yusuf Tornado Ferry Hermawan Gunawan Dwi Haryadi H Hadiyanto Hadiyanto Hadiyanto Hamdani Hamdani Hanif, Dimas Naufal Hanifa, Kana Harianto Harianto Hasan Basri Henri Fatih Wibowo Ian Yulianti IGN Wiratmaja Puja Imam Imam Indrawan, Harry Ismoyo Haryanto Jericho Jericho Kamta Kamta Khoiri Rozi Khoiri Rozi Kusuma, Mukhsinun Hadi Miftachul Munir Mika Patayang, Mika Muchlas Rastra Samara Muksin Muhammad Fajar Purnama Muhammad Fakhri Aji Pratomo Musashi, Ota Nugraha, Ariyana Dwiputra Nur Aziyah Nur Cahyo Nur, Hairan Ojo Kurdi P Wahyudi Parven, Parven Paryanto, P Prakoso, Ivan Setyo Pratomo, Muhammad Fakhri Aji Purbonugroho, Hanindhieto Dias Andra R Rizal Isnanto R. Rizal Isnanto Reza, Reza Rochim Suratman Rosadi, Muhammad Arief Rusman Rusman Setyawan Bekti Wibowo Sianipar, Daniel Sigit Iswahyudi Siti Aisyah Soesanto, Indra Harfani Sukamta Sukamta Sulardjaka Sulardjaka Sulardjaka, S Sumardi . Sumarji Surya Dharma Susilo Adi Widyanto Sutopo, Farrel Rico Alifta Suyitno Suyitno Teguh Triyono Tomy Satya Usman Usman Wahyudianto, FX. Arif Waruwu, Kezia Gracelynn Wijaya, Elang Pramudya Yatim, Ardiyansyah Saad Yurianto Yurianto Yusuf Umardani Yusuf Umardhani