Journal of International Multidisciplinary Research
Vol. 3 No. 9 (2025): September 2025

Fulfillment of the Right to Reduction of Prison Sentence for Drug Convicts

Amas Madina (Unknown)
Hartoyo Hartoyo (Unknown)
Fathul Hamdani (Unknown)
Fitri Ayuningtyas (Unknown)
Siti Marwiyah (Unknown)



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Publish Date
23 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study examines the fulfillment of remission rights for drug offenders in Indonesia following the enactment of Government Regulation No. 99 of 2012, which introduced restrictive provisions inconsistent with the rehabilitative vision of Law No. 12 of 1995. The research problem lies in the normative contradiction between correctional laws oriented toward behavioural reform and derivative regulations that prioritise punitive measures. The study aims to evaluate the implementation of remission regulations and their alignment with principles of justice and human rights. Employing a normative legal research design, it analyses statutes, judicial decisions, doctrines, and comparative law. Findings reveal that remission has shifted from a universal right to a conditional privilege, disproportionately affecting low-level drug offenders, exacerbating prison overcrowding, and weakening legal certainty. The study concludes that policy reform is necessary through individualised assessments, restorative justice integration, independent oversight, and regulatory harmonisation to restore fairness and uphold human rights.

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Journal of International Multidisciplinary Research is a scientific publication that aims to provide a broad platform for research, discussion, and deeper understanding across various disciplines. The journal welcomes contributions in all fields of science from various fields of study, including ...