LEGITIMASI: Jurnal Hukum Pidana dan Politik Hukum
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024)

Implementation of Compensation in the Form of Restitution for Child Victims of the Crime of Human Trafficking: Study on the Jurisdiction of the City of Padang

Harmelia, Harmelia (Unknown)
Kaloko, Ilhamda Fattah (Unknown)
Harmain, Irfan (Unknown)
Intan, Dian Mustika (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

Trafficking in persons is regulated in Law Number 21 of 2007 concerning eradicating the Crime of Trafficking in Persons. One form of legal protection for victims is the provision of compensation in the form of restitution. Children and women were often victims of the crime of trafficking in persons. The problem how is the application of compensation in the form of restitution to children as victims of criminal acts of trafficking in persons in the jurisdiction of the city of Padang. What are the obstacles in the application of compensation in the form of restitution to children as victims of criminal acts of trafficking in persons in the jurisdiction of the city of Padang? The study uses an empirical legal. Data collection techniques are through interviews and document studies, and data analysis is qualitative. The conclusion is the application of restitution for children who are victims of criminal acts of trafficking in persons in the jurisdiction of the city of Padang has not been optimal. The obstacle in implementing restitution for children as victims of the crime of trafficking in persons is the lack of awareness of law enforcement officers on victim protection, especially restitution, which results in the rights of the victims of criminal acts being often neglected because they tend to be law enforcement are more focused on imposing criminal charges against perpetrators.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

legitimasi

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The Legitimasi Journal (the Journal of Criminal and Political Law) published biannually in January and July, is published by the Faculty Shariah and Law UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh. Its purpose is to promote the study of criminal law and Islamic law in general and to discuss discourses of the ...