We have departed far from the paradigm of the old Criminal Code. In this case, the Criminal Code Law no longer emphasizes mere retaliation.Jakarta (ANTARA) - The passage of the new Criminal Code Law marks the beginning of a modern paradigm in criminal law in Indonesia, according to main expert deputy V at the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), Theofransus Litaay.
"The characteristics of this modern paradigm are far more reflective of the values of the Indonesian nation, which are sovereign, civilized, and uphold human values," he said in a written statement received here on Tuesday.
The modern paradigm covers at least three types of justice: corrective, restorative, and rehabilitative, he explained.
"We have departed far from the paradigm of the old Criminal Code. In this case, the Criminal Code Law no longer emphasizes mere retaliation," he added.
He said that the new Criminal Code Law emphasizes corrective justice, which aims for a deterrent effect on perpetrators; restorative justice, which emphasizes recovery for victims; and rehabilitative justice in the context of improving the lives of victims and perpetrators.
At the implementation level, he said the modern paradigm is expected to make Indonesian law enforcement efforts dignified and humane.
"Through the modern paradigm prioritized in the Criminal Code, there will be a new balance point between the goals of legal certainty and justice," he added.
Meanwhile, the handling of criminal incidents by law enforcement officers will become more contextual.
He said that the new Criminal Code Law has marked a new chapter in Indonesia’s journey as a sovereign and civilized nation, especially in the aspect of legal governance.
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