Pertanggungjawaban Pidana Oleh Anak Sebagai Pelaku Tindak Pidana Perdagangan Orang (Studi Putusan Nomor 55/Pid.Sus-Anak/2024/PN.Sby)

Abhela Maulidea Putri Nayuko (Universitas Pembangunan Veteran Jawa Timur)
Zuhda Mila Fitriana (Universitas Pembangunan Veteran Jawa Timur)

JUSTICIA SAINS: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum
Vol 11, No 1 (2026): JUSTICIA SAINS: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum

This study examines the criminal liability of children as perpetrators of Human Trafficking (TPPO), particularly children acting as pimps. The research background is drawn from the complex position of children as both perpetrators and potential victims of exploitation. The discussion focuses on the application of the principle of criminal liability for children based on the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Law and an analysis of Decision Number 55/Pid.Sus-Anak/2024/PN. Sby. The results indicate that the application of the law has not fully harmonized the principles of child protection and guidance for child victims and overly prioritizes restorative and repressive measures for child perpetrators, leading to a sense of injustice among child victims and their families.