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JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW
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Journal USM LAW REVIEW (JULR) is an academic journal for Legal Studies published by Master of Law, Semarang University. It aims primarily to facilitate scholarly and professional discussions over current developments on legal issues in Indonesia as well as to publish innovative legal researches concerning Indonesian laws and legal system. The focus and scope of this journal are legal problems in the fields of Criminal Law; Civil Law; Constitutional Law; International Law; Administrative Law; Islamic Law; Business Law; Medical Law; Environmental Law; Adat Law; Agrarian Law; Legal Philosophy.
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Penerapan Sanksi Kebiri Kimia Bagi Pelaku Tindak Pidana Kekerasan Seksual Anak Dalam Perspektif Hak Asasi Manusia Sujasmin Sujasmin
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i1.11774

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This study aims to analyze the application of chemical castration against perpetrators of child sexual abuse from a human rights (HR) perspective and examine the legal considerations in the District Court Decision of Banjarmasin Number 858/Pid.Sus/2022/PN.Bjm. Child sexual abuse is a serious crime that causes long-term physical and psychological harm. The Indonesian government responded by enacting chemical castration sanctions under Law Number 17 of 2016 and Government Regulation Number 70 of 2020. The research method used is normative juridical with statutory and conceptual approaches, and qualitative analysis of primary and secondary legal materials. The results show that the implementation of chemical castration has the potential to conflict with the principle of non-degrading treatment under international human rights instruments ratified by Indonesia. The novelty of this study lies in its evaluative approach, combining national legal norms, international HR standards, and actual judicial practice. It concludes that chemical castration may be maintained if it meets medical consent, strict supervision, and protects the rights of offenders. The study recommends a policy reform focusing on offender rehabilitation, public education, and independent oversight to ensure comprehensive rights protection.   Kekerasan seksual terhadap anak merupakan kejahatan serius yang menimbulkan dampak fisik dan psikologis jangka panjang. Pemerintah Indonesia merespons kejahatan ini dengan memberlakukan sanksi kebiri kimia melalui Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2016 dan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 70 Tahun 2020. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan sanksi kebiri kimia terhadap pelaku kekerasan seksual anak dalam perspektif hak asasi manusia (HAM), serta mengkaji pertimbangan hukum dalam Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Banjarmasin Nomor 858/Pid.Sus/2022/PN.Bjm. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah yuridis normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan konseptual, serta analisis kualitatif terhadap bahan hukum primer dan sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan kebiri kimia berpotensi bertentangan dengan prinsip non-degrading treatment dalam konvensi internasional yang telah diratifikasi Indonesia. Novelty dari penelitian ini terletak pada pendekatan evaluatif yang menggabungkan analisis norma hukum nasional, HAM internasional, serta praktik yudisial konkret. Disimpulkan bahwa kebiri kimia dapat dipertahankan dengan syarat adanya persetujuan medis, pengawasan ketat, dan perlindungan terhadap hak pelaku. Rekomendasi yang diajukan meliputi reformulasi kebijakan dengan menekankan rehabilitasi pelaku, edukasi publik, serta pengawasan independen untuk menjamin perlindungan hak semua pihak yang terlibat.
Legal Status of Transmigration Land Which Has Been Auctioned By The State Assets Service Office and Auction Until The Certificate is Issued Sumeru, Fayuthika Alifia Kirana; Tjempaka Tjempaka
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i1.11775

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This study aims to examine the legal status of land rights that can be owned by transmigration communities and the legal protection that can be taken by the community if they feel disadvantaged. The research method used is normative legal research using a statutory approach and a case approach. The government is holding a transmigration program for population equality throughout Indonesia, therefore, a transmigration area was formed as a residential area and a place of business for the community to improve the community's standard of living. Over time, the need for land has increased because community growth is not comparable to the available land, so it often causes disputes. One example of a land dispute that occurs is transmigration land owned by the community that has changed ownership to company land, where the transmigration land owned by the company was obtained by winning an auction. This study was conducted to determine the appropriate legal system in resolving transmigration land disputes whose land is used as an auction object, as well as to find out about the legal protection received by transmigration communities. The results of the study are that the legal status of transmigration land that is used as an auction object should still belong to the transmigration community because transmigration land cannot be transferred, while legal protection for transmigration communities should mean that the land is not used as an auction object by the local government because it still belongs to the transmigration community.
The Impact of Granting Building Use Rights to Foreign Citizens Living in Indonesia Hanura Wijayanti, Mayday; Sudiro, Amad
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): AUGUST
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i2.11776

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This study aims to analyze the legal implications of granting building use rights to foreign nationals under the Job Creation Law. The main problem that currently occurs is the limited availability of land in Indonesia, while development is progressing rapidly, especially in urban areas. To meet the needs of the community, including foreign citizens, for housing, the government then took the path of building flats as part of housing development, considering the limited land in urban areas. In its development, the government then enacted the Job Creation Law, which turned out to be inconsistent with previous regulations. This is interesting to study regarding the impact that will occur if Building Use Rights are granted to Foreign Citizens living in Indonesia, so that the problems that arise can be in the form of legal certainty of the Job Creation Law regarding ownership of Building Use Rights by Foreign Citizens and ownership of flat units by Foreign Citizens according to the Job Creation Law linked to the principle of nationality. This study uses a normative legal approach method by reviewing library materials or secondary data, and the nature of this research is descriptive and analytical. The results of the study concluded that the legal certainty of ownership of Apartment Ownership Rights on land with building use rights by foreigners based on the Job Creation Law is still not guaranteed, because in the UURS and UUPA, foreigners can only have usage rights, while in the UUCK, they can have HGB. The novelty of this study lies in its normative analysis of conflicting regulations and the identification of legal gaps in the implementation of foreign ownership of apartment units.
Arrangement and Application of Copyright as an Object of Fiduciary Guarantee  in Malang City Vivin Novida Kusumawati
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i1.11785

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This study aims to analyze the regulation and application of Copyright as an object of fiduciary guarantee, especially in Malang City so that this research can provide benefits to the community, especially the public and bank employees in Malang City to know the rules and forms of implementation of the object of fiduciary guarantee, namely Copyright. In Malang City, no people use the object of fiduciary security in the form of Copyright because the provisions of the legislation have not been firmly and established, and there are several other factors. This study uses empirical juridical research methods, interview and observation approach techniques, and two legal data sets, primary and secondary data. The study results found that the statutory arrangements in Indonesia regulate Copyright as an object of fiduciary guarantee as stipulated in Article 16, Paragraph (3) of Law Number 28 of 2018 concerning Copyright. Still, in practice, it has not been implemented optimally and well because in Malang City, no institution oversees, and the nominal amount is not specified in the laws and regulations in Indonesia.
Analisis Penerapan Sanksi Administrasi Terhadap Kepatuhan Usaha Bidang Perikanan Muhammad Afif; Muhamad Adystia Sunggara
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i1.11797

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This research aims to examine the effectiveness of the implementation of administrative sanctions on the compliance level of fishery business actors in the Fishery Management Area (WPP) 711 and its socio-economic impacts. The background of the research is based on the high level of administrative violations, weak supervision, and economic losses due to non-compliant fishing practices. The urgency of this research lies in the pressing need to formulate a fair, efficient, and sustainable monitoring strategy to support national fisheries governance. The method used is a socio-legal approach with primary data. The research results indicate that the compliance level is still low, with a repeat violation rate reaching 38%, influenced by high cost burdens, procedural complexity, and low understanding of regulations. The novelty of this research lies in the empirical identification of structural barriers, such as overlapping authorities and an inadequate supervisor-to-operator ratio, as well as the impact of sanctions on business efficiency and operator adaptation. In conclusion, administrative sanctions have not fully created a deterrent effect and require a more integrated approach. The main recommendations include simplifying technology-based procedures, drafting proportional sanction SOPs, enhancing the capacity of supervisory human resources, and establishing an integrated information system to support effective, fair, and socially-economic sustainable coastal community oversight.   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji efektivitas penerapan sanksi administrasi terhadap tingkat kepatuhan pelaku usaha perikanan di Wilayah Pengelolaan Perikanan (WPP) 711 serta dampak sosial-ekonominya. Latar belakang penelitian didasarkan pada tingginya tingkat pelanggaran administratif, lemahnya pengawasan, serta kerugian ekonomi akibat praktik perikanan yang tidak sesuai aturan. Urgensi penelitian ini terletak pada kebutuhan mendesak untuk merumuskan strategi pengawasan yang adil, efisien, dan berkelanjutan guna mendukung tata kelola perikanan nasional. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan socio-legal dengan pengumpulan data primer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kepatuhan masih rendah dengan angka pelanggaran berulang mencapai 38%, dipengaruhi oleh tingginya beban biaya, kompleksitas prosedur, dan rendahnya pemahaman terhadap regulasi. Kebaruan dari penelitian ini terletak pada identifikasi empiris hambatan struktural, seperti tumpang tindih kewenangan dan rasio pengawas yang tidak ideal, serta pengaruh sanksi terhadap efisiensi usaha dan adaptasi pelaku. Kesimpulannya, sanksi administrasi belum sepenuhnya menciptakan efek jera dan membutuhkan pendekatan yang lebih terintegrasi. Rekomendasi utama mencakup penyederhanaan prosedur berbasis teknologi, penyusunan SOP sanksi proporsional, peningkatan kapasitas SDM pengawas, dan pembentukan sistem informasi terpadu untuk mendukung pengawasan yang efektif, adil, dan berorientasi pada keberlanjutan sosial-ekonomi masyarakat pesisir.
Pengelompokan Usia Warga Binaan dan Kepatuhan Hak Asasi Manusia dalam Sistem Pemasyarakatan Gusron Gusron; Syafri Hariansah
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i1.11799

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This study aims to analyze the conformity of the age-based classification of prison inmates in Indonesia with human rights (HR) principles, evaluate the state's responsibility, and assess the potential use of Public Private Partnership (PPP) schemes in the development of age-based correctional facilities. The background of the research is based on the ongoing practice of housing juvenile, adult, and elderly inmates together in Indonesian correctional institutions, which contradicts Law Number 22 of 2022 on Corrections and international standards such as the Nelson Mandela Rules and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The urgency of this study lies in the need to protect vulnerable groups and provide equitable, humane, and rehabilitative correctional services. This research uses a normative legal method with statutory, human rights, and international comparative approaches, supported by qualitative data analysis. The findings reveal a significant gap between legal norms and field practices, inadequate fulfillment of state obligations, and high potential for PPP schemes as an alternative solution. The novelty of this study lies in its multidimensional approach and its proposal to apply PPP in age-based correctional institution management. The study concludes that the Indonesian state has yet to fully fulfill its constitutional and international obligations concerning the treatment of vulnerable inmate groups. Therefore, it recommends strengthening implementing regulations, enhancing institutional capacity, reforming legal culture, and applying a transparent, human rights-based PPP model as a strategic solution.   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kesesuaian pengelompokan warga binaan pemasyarakatan berdasarkan usia dengan prinsip-prinsip hak asasi manusia (HAM), serta mengevaluasi tanggung jawab negara dan potensi pemanfaatan skema Public Private Partnership (PPP) dalam pembangunan lembaga pemasyarakatan (Lapas) berbasis usia. Latar belakang penelitian didasari oleh masih terjadinya penggabungan warga binaan anak, dewasa, dan lansia di Lapas Indonesia, yang bertentangan dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 22 Tahun 2022 tentang Pemasyarakatan serta prinsip-prinsip internasional seperti Nelson Mandela Rules dan Convention on the Rights of the Child. Urgensi penelitian ini terletak pada perlunya perlindungan terhadap kelompok rentan dan penyediaan fasilitas pemasyarakatan yang adil, manusiawi, dan rehabilitatif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan, HAM, dan komparatif internasional, serta analisis data secara kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya diskrepansi antara norma hukum dan praktik lapangan, lemahnya pemenuhan tanggung jawab negara, serta potensi besar skema PPP sebagai solusi alternatif. Kebaruan dari penelitian ini terletak pada pendekatan multidimensional serta usulan penerapan PPP dalam konteks pemasyarakatan berbasis usia. Kesimpulannya, negara belum sepenuhnya memenuhi kewajiban konstitusional dan internasional dalam perlakuan terhadap warga binaan usia rentan. Oleh karena itu, disarankan adanya penguatan regulasi, peningkatan kapasitas kelembagaan, reformasi budaya hukum, serta penerapan PPP berbasis prinsip transparansi dan HAM sebagai solusi strategis.
Evaluasi Efektivitas Penerapan Uji Emisi Kendaraan dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Pola Perilaku Masyarakat dalam Perspektif Teori Utilitarianisme Alfi Assyifarizi; Maria Anna Muryani; M. Khoirur Rofiq
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i1.11800

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The increase in air pollution in Jakarta caused by motor vehicle emissions poses a serious threat to health and the environment, prompting the need to evaluate the emission test policy as a control measure. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the motor vehicle emission test policy in improving public compliance, using the perspective of utilitarianism theory. The urgency of the research lies in the low level of public awareness and participation in emission testing, even though regulations have been implemented. The results show that the emission test policy has not been fully effective, characterized by low public participation. The main inhibiting factors include a lack of socialization, limited emission test infrastructure, and weak law enforcement. Although sanction-based policies such as electronic ticketing (E-Tilang) and progressive parking tariffs have shown temporary positive impacts, their sustainability requires persuasive and incentive approaches. The novelty in this research lies in the evaluative approach based on utilitarianism theory that emphasizes the balance between collective benefits and individual compliance in the context of environmental policy. This research suggests strengthening technology, stricter law enforcement, and integration of utilitarian values in this policy. With a more comprehensive approach, it is expected that the emission testing policy can improve air quality, reduce health risks, and provide welfare for the people of Jakarta. Peningkatan polusi udara di Jakarta yang disebabkan oleh emisi kendaraan bermotor menjadi ancaman serius bagi kesehatan dan lingkungan, sehingga mendorong perlunya evaluasi kebijakan uji emisi sebagai upaya pengendalian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas kebijakan uji emisi kendaraan bermotor dalam meningkatkan kepatuhan masyarakat, dengan menggunakan perspektif teori utilitarianisme. Urgensi penelitian terletak pada rendahnya kesadaran dan partisipasi publik terhadap uji emisi, meskipun regulasi telah diterapkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan uji emisi belum sepenuhnya efektif, ditandai dengan rendahnya partisipasi masyarakat. Faktor penghambat utama meliputi kurangnya sosialisasi, terbatasnya infrastruktur uji emisi, dan lemahnya penegakan hukum. Meskipun kebijakan berbasis sanksi seperti tilang elektronik (E-Tilang) dan tarif parkir progresif telah menunjukkan dampak positif sementara, keberlanjutannya memerlukan pendekatan persuasif dan insentif. Kebaruan dalam penelitian ini terletak pada pendekatan evaluatif berbasis teori utilitarianisme yang menekankan keseimbangan antara manfaat kolektif dan kepatuhan individu dalam konteks kebijakan lingkungan. Penelitian ini menyarankan penguatan teknologi, penegakan hukum yang lebih tegas, serta integrasi nilai-nilai utilitarianisme dalam kebijakan ini. Dengan pendekatan yang lebih komprehensif, diharapkan kebijakan uji emisi dapat meningkatkan kualitas udara, mengurangi risiko kesehatan, dan memberikan kesejahteraan bagi masyarakat Jakarta.
Restorative Justice as a Solution to the Press Crisis: The Urgency of Reform in the Indonesian Justice System Nuraeni, Yeni; L. Alfies Sihombing; Komarudin Komarudin
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i1.11803

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This research aims to explore the potential implementation of restorative justice in the resolution of press offense disputes in Indonesia, with a focus on Law No. 40/1999 on the Press. The urgency of this research arises from the need to reduce the burden on the increasingly heavy judicial system and increase the effectiveness of media dispute resolution. In this context, restorative justice can be a more humane and efficient alternative to conventional litigation approaches. The scope of the problem includes the lack of regulations supporting restorative mechanisms in the Press Law, as well as practical challenges in implementing mediation in Indonesia. The main findings show that restorative justice can help restore social relations between the parties involved, in a more constructive way, rather than simply imposing punishment. The novelty of this research lies in identifying the potential application of restorative justice in the context of press disputes, as well as the role of the Press Council as a mediator in dispute resolution mechanisms. The method used in this research is legal analysis and comparison of legal systems in other countries, as well as a study of restorative justice theory and its application in press disputes in Indonesia.
Restorative Justice as a New Breakthrough to Reduce Recidivism and Promote Reform in the Criminal Law System Alfies, L. Alfies Sihombing; Yeni Nuraeni; Komarudin Komarudin; Karunia Karunia
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i1.11807

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This study aims to evaluate the application of restorative justice (RJ) in reducing recidivism in Indonesia, focusing on its effectiveness, implementation challenges, and potential development in the adult criminal justice system. The method used was a qualitative approach with interviews with judges, prosecutors, and mediators at the Bogor District Court as well as case studies of RJ implementation. The results show that although restorative justice (RJ) offers a more rehabilitative solution compared to conventional approaches, its application in Indonesia is still limited by a lack of understanding of legal officers, social resistance, and limited resources. For example, while in New Zealand the recidivism rate of RJ participants is only 17%, in Indonesia, barriers such as lack of mediator training and limited mediation facilities reduce the effectiveness of the program. This study concludes that the implementation of restorative justice (RJ) can reduce recidivism if followed by increased resource capacity, training of legal officers, and community support. The contribution of this research to science is to provide insights into the implementation of RJ in the Indonesian context, as well as suggest measures to overcome the challenges, in order to improve a more rehabilitative criminal justice system.
Keabsahan Akta Jual Beli Letter C Yang Diterbitkan Oleh Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah Daniel, Glenn; Hadiati, Mia
JURNAL USM LAW REVIEW Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): AUGUST
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/julr.v8i2.11820

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This study seeks to investigate and acquire insights regarding the legal validity of the sale and purchase deed associated with Letter C and the impact of land erosion on land rights owners. The foundation of this research stems from the transaction involving the deed of sale and purchase of Letter C, carried out by the Land Deed Official, who overlooked the measurement of the Letter C land when transferring rights from one person to another. The significance of this research lies in addressing the issues that arise in various places in the archipelago are increasingly complex and increasingly varied, especially regarding the ownership of land rights with Letter C status, which do not have legal certainty over their ownership rights. This research employs the Normative Juridical approach, which analyzes literature documents and related regulations while emphasizing the duties and permits of PPAT, so that it will provide the right answers regarding land rights problems and literacy to the community regarding land rights ownership. The results of this study explain that Letter C land sale and purchase transactions that are not accompanied by measurements and are not immediately certified have the potential to cause disputes and difficulties in proving land rights because there are legal loopholes, so owners must confirm the validity of ownership of land rights. The novelty of this research lies in the analysis of cases that occurred in Bogor Regency, illustrating the consequences of the incident, so that it can provide a solution so that the Letter C land that is still circulating in the community can immediately change its land rights status to provide security in land ownership.   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali serta mendapatkan pengetahuan tentang keabsahan akta jual beli Letter C serta dampak dari terkikisnya tanah bagi pemilik hak atas tanah. Dasar penelitian ini berasal dari transaksi akta jual Beli Letter C yang disusun oleh Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah (PPAT) tanpa memperhatikan pengukuran tanah Letter C yang dialihkan haknya dari satu individu ke individu lainnya. Urgensi dari penelitian ini adalah permasalahan yang terjadi diberbagai tempat di Nusantara semakin kompleks dan semakin variatif khususnya tentang kepemilikan hak atas tanah yang berstatus Letter C yang tidak mendapatkan kepastian hukum atas hak kepemilikannya. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode Yuridis Normatif dengan menganalisis dokumen literatur dan peraturan yang relevan serta memperjelas tugas dan kewenangan PPAT, sehingga penelitian ini akan memberikan jawaban yang tepat mengenai permasalahan hak atas tanah serta meningkatkan literasi terkait kepemilikan hak atas tanah kepada masyarakat. Temuan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan jual beli tanah Letter C yang tidak disertai pengukuran dan tidak segera disertifikatkan berpotensi menyebabkan sengketa serta kesulitan pembuktian hak atas tanah karena terdapat celah hukum, sehingga pemilik harus mempertegas validitas kepemilikan hak atas tanah. Kebaruan dalam penelitian ini dijelaskan dalam analisis dari kasus yang terjadi di Kabupaten Bogor yang menjabarkan dampak dari peristiwa tersebut, sehingga dapat memberikan solusi agar tanah Letter C yang masih beredar dalam masyarakat segera diubah status hak atas tanahnya untuk memberikan keamanan dalam kepemilikan tanah.