ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMINAL LAW: SOLUTION OR PROBLEM IN CRIME PREVENTION?
Krismiyarsi

Faculty of Law, University of 17 August 1945, Semarang

Abstract

Environmental law enforcement is an important effort to protect the environment from damage and pollution. However, the effectiveness of environmental criminal law enforcement in Indonesia is still weak and ineffective. This study aims to analyze environmental criminal law enforcement solutions or problems in combating crime in Indonesia and identify factors that influence the effectiveness of environmental criminal law enforcement. The research method used is normative juridical, using secondary data, literature books, research results, and journal publications relevant to the research topic. The research specification uses descriptive analysis, using a conceptual approach, a legislative approach, and a case approach. The analysis uses qualitative analysis using doctrine and legislation as the analytical tools. The results of the study show that the enforcement of environmental criminal law in Indonesia still faces limitations in terms of resources, corruption, and abuse of power. In addition, public awareness of the importance of environmental protection is still low. The use of criminal sanctions in addressing environmental crimes has not been effectively implemented, considering that the impact of imposing criminal sanctions on large corporations affects the economy and the employment needs of the surrounding community. The findings of this study indicate the need for integrated law enforcement through the use of both penal and non-penal sanctions. Penal measures must be accompanied by non-penal measures in order for criminal law enforcement to be effective. This study recommends that the government increase the resources and capacity of environmental law enforcement agencies and raise public awareness of the importance of environmental protection.

Keywords: Enforcement of Environmental Criminal Law, Crime Prevention

Topic: Governance, Policy, and Education of Coastal Area