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ARBITER: Jurnal Ilmiah Magister Hukum
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ARBITER: Jurnal Ilmiah Magister Hukum is a Journal of Law for information and communication resources for academics, and observers of Business Law, International law, Criminal law, and Civil law. The published paper is the result of research, reflection, and criticism with respect to the themes of Business Law, International law, Criminal law, and Civil law. All papers are peer-reviewed by at least two referees.
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Kebijakan Hukum Pidana Terhadap Pelaku Aborsi Bagi Korban Pemerkosaan di Indonesia Hazariga, Adam; Hafrida, Hafrida; Siregar, Elizabeth
ARBITER: Jurnal Ilmiah Magister Hukum Vol 8, No 1 (2026): ARBITER: Jurnal Ilmiah Magister Hukum Mei
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31289/arbiter.v8i1.6886

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Abortion resulting from sexual violence remains a controversial moral and legal issue in Indonesia, where women’s bodies are often subject to control by the state, religion, and social morality. The existing legal framework, particularly under Act Number 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code, continues to reflect a restrictive approach that emphasizes criminalization, while the aspect of post-abortion recovery as part of human rights and reproductive justice has not been adequately accommodated. This study aims to critically examine gender bias, regulatory gaps, and state intervention in determining the 14-week gestational limit for abortion in cases of sexual violence. This research employs a normative juridical method using statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Primary legal materials consist of laws and regulations related to abortion and sexual violence, while secondary materials include relevant scholarly literature, particularly those grounded in Feminist Legal Theory and Reproductive Justice. The analysis is conducted to identify normative inconsistencies, gender bias, and the ideological constructions underlying abortion regulation in Indonesia. The findings reveal that Indonesian law continues to maintain patriarchal assumptions that position the uterus as a moral object rather than as a space of women’s autonomy. Gestational limits, administrative procedures, and restrictive interpretations of legal exceptions tend to exacerbate the burden on victims of sexual violence and create the risk of revictimization. Furthermore, the absence of a comprehensive post-abortion recovery framework reflects inadequate protection of women’s dignity and well-being. This study proposes the concept of Restorative Reproductive Dignity as a legal paradigm that emphasizes the integration of physical, psychological, and social recovery within abortion regulation. This approach advocates a shift from a punitive framework toward a restorative, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed approach aimed at restoring women’s dignity as autonomous legal subjects. Therefore, a reformulation of legal policy aligned with human rights principles is necessary to achieve substantive justice for victims of sexual violence.
The Criminalization of Nitrous Oxide Abuse: A Comparative Study of Indonesian and Dutch Law Fernanda, Kesya Nur Aulia; Rusdiana, Emmilia
ARBITER: Jurnal Ilmiah Magister Hukum Vol 8, No 1 (2026): ARBITER: Jurnal Ilmiah Magister Hukum Mei
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31289/arbiter.v8i1.7057

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The rising phenomenon of the misuse of nitrous oxide (N2O) as a recreational psychoactive substance has had an impact on public health and order. In contrast, Indonesia has yet to explicitly address its regulation in Law No.35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics. This study aims to examine the differences in regulations and the rationale for criminalizing N2O abuse as a legal reform in Indonesia, using a normative legal research method with statute, comparative, and conceptual approaches. This study found differences in the regulation of N2O abuse. The Netherlands has classified N2O as a category II controlled substance under the Dutch Opium Act (Opiumwet), which this study assesses as having considered the principles of ultimum remedium and proportionality. Meanwhile, Indonesia still lacks a comprehensive basis for criminalization. The relevance to legal reform in Indonesia lies in a phased approach. This study fills a gap in comparative research regarding the regulation of N2O abuse within legal systems in Indonesia and the Netherlands. These findings indicate the need for Indonesia to strengthen administrative regulations and oversight of the distribution and use of N2O. If non-penal instruments prove ineffective, criminalization may be considered selectively and in a manner that ensures proportionality.