Jurnal Akta
Vol 13, No 1 (2026): March 2026

Law Enforcement Perspectives on Children in Conflict with the Law Due to Digital Crimes

Awaludin, Arif (Unknown)
Beddu, Sumiyati (Unknown)
Haning, Semuel (Unknown)
Latianingsih, Nining (Unknown)
Syahriar, Irman (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Mar 2026

Abstract

The rapid growth of digital technology has increased children’s involvement in cyber-related activities, which has consequently raised the number of minors in conflict with the law due to digital crimes. In Indonesia, this phenomenon is intensified by high internet penetration and limited digital literacy among adolescents. This study aims to analyze law enforcement perspectives on children involved in digital crimes within the framework of the juvenile criminal justice system and to identify factors influencing legal responses. This research employs a qualitative approach using a literature study design. Data were collected from academic journals, books, legal regulations, and official institutional reports through systematic searches of Google Scholar, Scopus, and national journal databases. The collected materials were analyzed using content and thematic analysis. The findings indicate that law enforcement perspectives are shaped by legal frameworks, institutional culture, technological complexity, harm severity, and social pressure. Although the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Law emphasizes restorative justice and diversion, its implementation in cybercrime cases remains inconsistent due to the deterrence-oriented provisions of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law. The study concludes that stronger legal harmonization, interdisciplinary training, and public awareness are essential to ensure a more consistent, child-centered justice system in the digital era.

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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 ...