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Political Configuration of Laws on Sexual Violence Criminal Offences

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sexual violence cases are like the tip of the iceberg, where sexual violence can happen to anyone, anywhere and anytime. The Law on the Crime of Sexual Violence (UU TPKS) is the answer to the rampant sexual violence in Indonesia. The ratification of this law went through a long process since the beginning where it was initiated in 2012. This study uses normative juridical with an approach method. This study uses a statute approach. The main purpose of this study is to examine the configuration and legal products of the TPKS Law. The results of the study show that the Law on the Crime of Sexual Violence has a democratic configuration and will produce legal products that are responsive in character.

Source: International Journal of Social Science and Human Research

DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i2-64

Authors: Aliyya Hana Kartika, Fifiana Wisnaeni

Institution: Diponegoro University

Language: English

Topic: Legal and Social Justice Studies

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4408242813