Jurnal Penelitian Hukum De Jure
Vol 22, No 4 (2022): December Edition

The Problem of Criminalization of Commercial Sexual Workers and Users of Prostitution Services

Rianda Dirkareshza (Faculty of Law UPN Veteran Jakarta)
Eka NAM Sihombing ((Scopus ID: 57225000504) Fakultas Hukum Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Rosalia Dika Agustanti (Faculty of Law UPN Veteran Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Dec 2022

Abstract

Prostitution is a complex problem because it intersects with so many aspects, especially in women’s rights. However, the complexity of the problem is not accompanied by legal certainty of regulations regarding prostitution. This paper aims to find out and understand how the problem of criminalization of prostitutes and users of prostitution services in Indonesia. This research method is normative juridical law research with a concept and legislation approach. Data used secondary data consisting of primary, secondary, and tertiary materials. The result found is a legal vacuum related to the regulation of prostitution actions so that prostitutes and users of prostitution services often escape the legal snare. The need for criminalization as a countermeasure against users of prostitution services that are key in the practice of prostitution and protecting women’s rights. As well as countermeasures by providing rehabilitation for prostitutes and in them to have skills and not fall back into the vortex of prostitution practices.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

dejure

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Subject

Education Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

Description

The De Jure Legal Research Journal, known as Jurnal Penelitian Hukum De Jure, is a legal publication issued three times a year in March, July, and November. It is published by the Law Policy Strategy Agency of the Ministry of Law of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian ...