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Muhammad Djaelani Prasetya
Universitas Hasanuddin
Education Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Physics Public Health Social Sciences

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Subordinate Justice to Forensic Scientists: Indonesia's Authority and Regulation Gap Prasetya, Muhammad Djaelani; Ilyas, Amir; Saraka, Erwin Mansyur Ugu; Ratnawati
Media Iuris Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): MEDIA IURIS
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/mi.v9i1.77587

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Abstract This study confirms the existence of fundamental contradictions in the application of Forensic Science in the Indonesian Criminal Justice System (CJS). Although globally recognized as a vital instrument for uncovering material truth and ensuring accountability, its status within Indonesia's legal framework, including the newly promulgated KUHAP 2025, remains implicit, partial, and subordinate to the judiciary. An analysis of regulations and verdict studies (murder, narcotics, and poisoning cases) shows that the Criminal Code reduces the value of forensic scientific evidence to indicative evidence, not explicit or primary evidence. Institutionally, regulation is still centered on Forensic Medicine, ignoring other Forensic Scientist disciplines (such as DNA and Toxicology). This gap is exacerbated by inconsistencies in expert qualifications in field practice, indicating a human resource crisis and the absence of comprehensive standards. The attachment of forensic institutions exclusively to the police creates a serious challenge to their independence and impartiality. Doctrinally, these findings demand the transformation of Forensic Science's position from a mere tool to an essential component that is mandatory and independent. This demand requires the explicit integration of Forensic Science as a strong type of evidence in the Criminal Code and the establishment of procedural standards and codes of ethics to ensure a scientific, objective, and effective evidentiary process to prevent the risk of human rights violations.
Co-Authors Adeh Dwi Putra Ahmad Rayhan Putra Hasrun Andi Akbar Andi Muhammad Sofyan Arifin, Arnita Pratiwi Aulia Ramadhan, Salsabila Fuady, Muhammad Ikram Nur Ilyas, Amir Imran Eka Saputra Ira Febrianti Ira Febrianti, Ira Iustika Puspa Sari Laksono Trisnantoro M. Aris Munandar Muhammad Ihsan Muhammad Ramadhansyah Prasetia Nurfadilla Nurfadilla Nurfadilla, Nurfadilla Ramadhansyah Prasetia, Muhammad RATNAWATI Ratnawati Ratnawati Ratnawati Ratnawati Rayhan Putra Hasrun, Ahmad Saeedi, Yasin Salsabila Aulia Ramadhan Saraka, Erwin Mansyur Ugu Syahril Said