Urgensi Pembaharuan Asas Legalitas Dalam KUHP Nasional
Abstract
The reform of Indonesian criminal law through the new Criminal Code (Law No. 1 of 2023) introduces the concept of "living law in society," allowing the application of customary norms to balance legal certainty and social justice. Although it aims to accommodate cultural diversity, its implementation faces challenges, such as the definition of living law, difficulties in formulating crimes, and potential conflicts between customary law and formal law. This legal uncertainty can reduce public trust in the justice system. Therefore, intensive socialization and legal education for the community are essential, supported by the participation of academics and legal practitioners to ensure that human rights protection remains a priority. This step is expected to create a fair, effective, and inclusive criminal justice system
Keywords
Principle of legality, new Criminal Code, criminal law, legal reform
References
Artikel jurnal:
Milhan Hasibuan, Sumiadi, dan Marlia Sastro. "Perbandingan Ketentuan Asas Legalitas dalam KUHP Lama Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1946 dan KUHP Baru Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2023." Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa (JIM-FH), Vol. VII, No. 3, Agustus 2024, Fakultas Hukum Universitas Malikussaleh.
Erika Priscilia, Nyoman Serikat, dan Pujiyono. "Kajian Yuridis Filosofis Pembaharuan Asas Legalitas dalam Pembaharuan Konsep KUHP." Disponer Law Journal, Vol. 8, No. 2, Tahun 2019.
Roby Satya Nugraha dan Christina Febriani Silalahi. "Pembaharuan Berlakunya Asas Legalitas dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2023 tentang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana." Pakuan Law Review (PALAR), Vol. 10, No. 1, Januari-Maret 2024, hlm. 73-81.
Vincentius Patria Setyawan. "Pemaknaan Asas Legalitas Materiil dalam Pembaruan Hukum Pidana Indonesia." Gudang Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu, Vol. 1, No. 1, Juli 2023, hlm. 13-15.
Yayan Setiawan. "The Expansion of the Principle of Legality in the Criminal Code as a Renewal of Criminal Law." Ratio Legis Journal (RLJ), Vol. 1, No. 4, Desember 2022, hlm. 1038-1047.
Sudibyo & Rahman. "Kepastian Hukum Dalam RKUHP." Jurnal Legislasi Indonesia, Vol. 15, 2023, hlm. 101-115.
Lidya Suryani Widayati et al. "Perluasan Asas Legalitas Formil Ke Asas Legalitas Materiil." Jurnal Hukum UAD, Vol. 7, 2023, hlm. 100-115.
Buku:
Christine S.T. Kansil. Pengantar Hukum Indonesia. Balai Pustaka, 2003.
Schaffmeister et al., Hukum Pidana, diedit oleh Sahetapy, Yogyakarta: Konsorsium Ilmu Hukum Departemen, 1995.
Internet:
Website hukum.widyataram: "Asas Legalitas KUHP Lama Vs KUHP Baru." Diakses pada 19 Desember 2024. Doi. https://hukum.widyamataram.ac.id/https-hukum-widyamataram-ac-id-wp-admin-post-phppost5957actionedit-3/
Website uii.ac.id: "Pembaharuan Asas Legalitas dalam Hukum Pidana." Diakses pada 19 Desember 2024. Doi. https://www.uii.ac.id/pembaharuan-asas-legalitas-dalam-hukum-pidana/
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24967/jcs.v10i1.3716
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Artikel jurnal:
Milhan Hasibuan, Sumiadi, dan Marlia Sastro. "Perbandingan Ketentuan Asas Legalitas dalam KUHP Lama Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1946 dan KUHP Baru Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2023." Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa (JIM-FH), Vol. VII, No. 3, Agustus 2024, Fakultas Hukum Universitas Malikussaleh.
Erika Priscilia, Nyoman Serikat, dan Pujiyono. "Kajian Yuridis Filosofis Pembaharuan Asas Legalitas dalam Pembaharuan Konsep KUHP." Disponer Law Journal, Vol. 8, No. 2, Tahun 2019.
Roby Satya Nugraha dan Christina Febriani Silalahi. "Pembaharuan Berlakunya Asas Legalitas dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2023 tentang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana." Pakuan Law Review (PALAR), Vol. 10, No. 1, Januari-Maret 2024, hlm. 73-81.
Vincentius Patria Setyawan. "Pemaknaan Asas Legalitas Materiil dalam Pembaruan Hukum Pidana Indonesia." Gudang Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu, Vol. 1, No. 1, Juli 2023, hlm. 13-15.
Yayan Setiawan. "The Expansion of the Principle of Legality in the Criminal Code as a Renewal of Criminal Law." Ratio Legis Journal (RLJ), Vol. 1, No. 4, Desember 2022, hlm. 1038-1047.
Sudibyo & Rahman. "Kepastian Hukum Dalam RKUHP." Jurnal Legislasi Indonesia, Vol. 15, 2023, hlm. 101-115.
Lidya Suryani Widayati et al. "Perluasan Asas Legalitas Formil Ke Asas Legalitas Materiil." Jurnal Hukum UAD, Vol. 7, 2023, hlm. 100-115.
Buku:
Christine S.T. Kansil. Pengantar Hukum Indonesia. Balai Pustaka, 2003.
Schaffmeister et al., Hukum Pidana, diedit oleh Sahetapy, Yogyakarta: Konsorsium Ilmu Hukum Departemen, 1995.
Internet:
Website hukum.widyataram: "Asas Legalitas KUHP Lama Vs KUHP Baru." Diakses pada 19 Desember 2024. Doi. https://hukum.widyamataram.ac.id/https-hukum-widyamataram-ac-id-wp-admin-post-phppost5957actionedit-3/
Website uii.ac.id: "Pembaharuan Asas Legalitas dalam Hukum Pidana." Diakses pada 19 Desember 2024. Doi. https://www.uii.ac.id/pembaharuan-asas-legalitas-dalam-hukum-pidana/

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