The Crime of Obstruction of Justice in the Indonesian Criminal Law System

Abstract

The crime of obstruction of justice is a crime that threatens the integrity of the criminal justice system in Indonesia. This phenomenon indicates the weak awareness of law enforcement in recognizing and effectively taking action against acts that hinder the legal process. This study aims to analyze the basic concept of obstruction of justice in Indonesian criminal law and examine the actual conditions of law enforcement, both from normative, structural, and cultural aspects. The research method used is a normative juridical method with a statutory, conceptual, and case study approach, supported by primary, secondary, and tertiary data. The results of the study indicate that the regulation of obstruction of justice in Indonesia is still partial and scattered across various laws, such as the Criminal Code, the Corruption Law, and the Money Laundering Law, without clear harmonization. This condition creates legal uncertainty and weak implementation in the field. The conclusion of the study emphasizes the need for firm regulations in the Draft Criminal Code, increasing the integrity of law enforcement officers, and strengthening protection for witnesses and informants so that the principles of the rule of law and substantive justice can be optimally realized.