New Role of KUHP and KUHAP in the Political Architecture of a Legal State

The introduction of the new Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) is a pivotal part of the national legal reform agenda. These changes are not merely technical but directly involve how the state interacts with its citizens within a democratic legal state framework. Practically, criminal law holds crucial significance as it limits individual freedom. The new laws are designed to align the country’s criminal legislation with contemporary social and technological realities. The old code, a relic of colonial times, no longer aligns with Indonesia’s constitutional values.