<![CDATA[This research examines the effectiveness of law enforcement in handling legislative election crimes by the Gakkumdu Center in Palembang City. Legislative election crimes, such as vote buying, campaigning outside the permitted schedules, and misuse of state facilities, pose significant threats to the integrity of the democratic process and public trust in elections. These violations undermine fairness in the electoral system and can affect the legitimacy of elected representatives. The study employs a normative-empirical approach, combining literature review with field interviews, and analyzes the data qualitatively. This approach allows the research to capture both the legal framework regulating elections and the practical realities of law enforcement. By engaging directly with relevant institutions and reviewing regulations, the study identifies the processes, coordination mechanisms, and challenges involved in addressing election crimes. The findings reveal that coordination among Bawaslu (Election Supervisory Board), the Police, and the Prosecutor’s Office has enabled relatively effective law enforcement in several cases. However, challenges remain, including ambiguities in election regulations, limited infrastructure and human resources, and short case-handling periods. Additionally, low public awareness regarding the mechanisms to report violations reduces community participation in monitoring electoral conduct. In conclusion, law enforcement efforts by the Gakkumdu Center are functional and play an important role in deterring election-related crimes, but they are not yet fully optimal. Strengthening institutional capacity, clarifying regulations, enhancing public engagement, and streamlining procedural timelines are necessary steps to improve enforcement. Addressing these areas would enhance the fairness and integrity of legislative elections in Palembang City. Keywords: Law Enforcement, Election Crimes, Gakkumdu Center]]>
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