<![CDATA[Law enforcement issues are closely related to a series of criminal acts committed by perpetrators, one of which is election crimes, which require appropriate law enforcement. This study examines the effectiveness of law enforcement against election crimes in Ambon City and the factors influencing law enforcement against election crimes in Ambon City. Data were collected through field research, with the research locations being the General Elections Commission (KPU), Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), and the Ambon City Police and Lease Municipal Police. Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. The results of the study indicate that, first, the effectiveness of law enforcement against election crimes in Ambon City is carried out through the election crime enforcement mechanism, which begins when Bawaslu receives a report from the public or Bawaslu officials discovering alleged election crimes, which are then discussed with the Gakkumdu Center for follow-up. Second, law enforcement against election crimes in Ambon City is influenced by several factors, including: (a) legal culture, (b) public legal knowledge, (c) legal structure, and (d) legal substance. Keywords: crime, election, ambon city]]>
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