Yuris: Journal of Court and Justice
[IN PRESS] Vol. 5 Issue 3 (2026)

Non-Custodial Sanctions under Indonesia's Criminal Code Reform: A Comparative Analysis through the Lens of Islamic Legal Theory

Ria Anggraeni Utami (Universitas Bengkulu)
Herlambang (Universitas Bengkulu)
Antory Royan Adyan (Universitas Bengkulu)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study explores the integration of non-custodial sanctions under Indonesia's new Criminal Code (Law No. 1/2023). It addresses the issue of prison overcrowding by analyzing these alternative sanctions from a modern and Islamic legal perspectiv. The objective of this study is to understand the effectiveness of non-custodial sanctions and the contribution of Islamic principles in developing a more humane and just penal system This research applies a normative juridical method utilizing statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Data analysis is conducted through a qualitative analysis of primary and secondary legal sources using a prescriptive-analytical approach. The findings indicate that non-custodial sanctions are highly relevant to Islamic legal theory, particularly within the framework of ta’zir, which is flexible and educative in nature. The principles of justice (al-‘adl), public welfare (al-maslahah), and prevention (al-zajr) in Islamic law support the application of alternative punishments such as community service, fines, and rehabilitation in order to achieve social restoration. In conclusion, the strengthening of non-custodial sanctions aligns with the concept of maqashid al-shari’ah and offers a more humane and effective solution in achieving the objectives of modern sentencing.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jcj

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

In 2022, YURIS (Journal of Court and Justice) giving opportunities for legal researcher to publish scientific article The editorial team of YURIS seek publication on the paper which related to the contribution of law theory and enforcement and to consider them carefully for external review. By ...