Speaking at an event titled “Dissemination of the New KUHP and KUHAP: Implications and Implementation for Legal Professions” here on Thursday, Hiariej described the reform as a historic milestone for national legal reform.
“The new Criminal Code is the new face of Indonesia’s criminal law, more relevant to current developments, including the dynamics of information technology and the needs of modern society,” he said before around 1,200 participants attending the event.
He explained that the new legal instrument was designed to replace colonial-era laws inherited from the Netherlands, which are considered no longer relevant to the public’s current sense of justice.
According to him, the reform is not merely a revision of articles but a shift in paradigm toward higher-quality justice.
Chairperson of the Notarial Alumni Association of Padjadjaran University (IKANO) Ranti Fauza Mayana said enthusiasm for the new laws was reflected in the large number of participants, reaching around 1,200 people.
“The participants’ enthusiasm shows that this dissemination is greatly needed, and more importantly, the material delivered has been well received,” she said.
Meanwhile, Dean of the Faculty of Law at Padjadjaran University Raden Achmad Gusman Catur Siswandi said the dissemination event is important to deepen understanding of various legal breakthroughs supporting an integrated criminal justice system.
“The implementation of the new KUHP and KUHAP will bring many implications in the field, opening opportunities for academic research to examine how the rules are applied in law enforcement practice,” he said.
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