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Edunity: Kajian Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan
ISSN : 29633648     EISSN : 29648653     DOI : https://doi.org/10.57096/edunity
Edunity: Kajian Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan is a double-blind, open-access peer-reviewed academic journal in social and educational fields. This journal is published monthly by PT. Publikasiku Academic Solution. Edunity: Kajian Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan provide a means for ongoing discussion of relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be checked empirically. This journal publishes research articles that cover all aspects of social science, from management, economics, culture, education, law, social health and religion which are included in the social context. Published articles are articles that result from critical and comprehensive research, studies or scientific studies on important and current issues, or reviews of scientific books.
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Customary-Based Restorative Justice: Philosophical Foundations and Normative Relevance in the Indonesian Criminal Justice System Wahyudhi, Dheny; Herlambang, Herlambang; Sudarti, Elly
Edunity Kajian Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 12 (2025): Edunity: Social and Educational Studies
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The phenomenon of legal pluralism in Indonesia demonstrates the tension between customary justice rooted in local wisdom and the positive criminal law system dominated by retributive principles. This conflict often neglects the restorative dimension, where the resolution of criminal acts emphasizes the restoration of social relations rather than mere punishment. This research aims to uncover the philosophical foundations of customary-based restorative justice, while assessing its normative relevance in the context of national criminal justice. A normative juridical approach is applied through a philosophical examination of concepts such as social harmony in the Aristotelian tradition and the value of forgiveness in local culture, combined with an analysis of Indonesian legal norms. This study integrates customary ethical perspectives with modern principles of justice to evaluate how custom can become a more inclusive mechanism for criminal accountability. The research finds that customary restorative justice is philosophically grounded in culturally-based legal certainty and socially legitimate when aligned with constitutional principles, proportionality, and human rights. The 2023 New Criminal Code’s recognition of living law (Article 2) provides a formal basis for integrating customary mechanisms, which prioritize dialogue and reconciliation, thereby enhancing systemic effectiveness. This study contributes to legal reform by advocating for the formal inclusion of customary justice as a complementary approach that enriches Indonesia’s legal pluralism without compromising legality. The findings offer insights for developing more contextually just policies.

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