Jurnal Akta
Vol 12, No 2 (2025): June 2025

The Imposition of Criminal Sanctions as an Ultimum Remedium in The Resolution of Consumer Protection Crime

Fithri, Beby Suryani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 May 2025

Abstract

Consumer protection in Indonesia currently faces significant challenges, particularly regarding weak law enforcement and uncertainty in the application of criminal sanctions. Based on Law No. 8 of 1999 on Consumer Protection, criminal sanctions are applied as Ultimum Remedium, which complicates the process of obtaining justice for consumers who are harmed. This paper proposes a paradigm shift in the application of criminal sanctions by making them the primum remedium in resolving consumer criminal cases. This approach is expected to provide legal certainty, justice, and a deterrent effect on business actors who violate consumer rights. Additionally, the study suggests reconstructing several articles in the Consumer Protection Law, such as Articles 8, 9, 13 paragraph (2), 15, 17, 18, and Articles 62 and 63, to align with the evolving conditions of society, economy, and global trade. These changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of consumer protection and ensure better legal certainty for Indonesian society in the face of global legal developments related to consumer protection. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

akta

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

JURNAL AKTA (eISSN : 2581-2114, pISSN: 2406-9426) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Master Program (S2) Notary, Faculty of Law, Sultan Agung Islmic University. JURNAL AKTA published four times a year in March, June, September and December. This journal provides immediate open access to its ...