<![CDATA[Law enforcement against children in conflict with the law in Indonesia faces challenges, particularly in the evidentiary process, which has not fully reflected child protection. This study analyzes the application of evidentiary law in juvenile cases and its conformity with justice and child protection principles. This normative legal research employs statutory, case, and conceptual approaches. Primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials were analyzed qualitatively to identify gaps between legal norms and practice. The results show that evidentiary practices remain formalistic and have not optimally applied the best interests of the child principle. Children may undergo examination without adequate legal and psychological assistance, while their psychological and social conditions are insufficiently considered. The novelty lies in integrating distributive and procedural justice within the juvenile evidentiary system. The lack of integration weakens children’s rights protection. Therefore, regulatory harmonization, stronger law enforcement capacity, and effective oversight are necessary to establish a fair and child-oriented evidentiary system.]]>
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