<![CDATA[The decision of the Bale Bandung District Court Number 687/Pid.B/2023/PN.Blb regarding the allegation of giving false information is not only related to the assessment of evidence, but also concerns the authority of the judge and the mechanism of law enforcement against the criminal act. This research aims to analyze the legal mechanism and the authority of judges in responding to allegations of giving false information at trial, the mechanism of investigation and investigation, as well as the application of elements of criminal acts and criminal responsibility based on Article 242 of the Criminal Code and Article 291 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code. The research method used is normative juridical with a legislative, conceptual, and case approach, with the object of research in the form of the verdict. The results of the study show that the judge is authorized to assess the testimony of witnesses based on the entire evidence and facts of the trial and can take legal steps if there is an allegation of false information in accordance with the provisions of the criminal procedure law. The alleged criminal act can also be the object of investigation and investigation according to the applicable legal mechanism. However, the difference in the information in the case being examined does not necessarily prove the existence of the crime of false information. Criminal liability can only be charged if all elements of the criminal act are legally and convincingly proven.]]>
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