Supporting Restorative Justice in Indonesia: A New Approach to Law Enforcement

In Indonesia, the concept of restorative justice is gaining traction, especially in light of the recent situation involving the arrest of M. Sood and Didianto by the Ketapang police. According to Lipi, director of the Tridharma Indonesia Legal Aid Institute, the process must adhere to the new principles of the Criminal Procedure Code and consider the potential for restorative justice. Such an approach would be fair not only to those in conflict with the law but to society as a whole. This method seeks to create a balance between the interests of the community, business, and law enforcement agencies. Lipi emphasizes the need for an objective and transparent assessment of police actions. This is due to the potential discrepancy in the legal status of the disputed territory, which will be examined in judicial proceedings.