URGENSI KONSEP RESTORATIVE JUSTICE DALAM KESEIMBANGAN KEADILAN BAGI PELAKU DAN KORBAN

Abstract

One way of handling criminal cases involving the community, victims of crime and perpetrators is through restorative justice, which aims to provide justice for all parties in order to restore the situation before the crime and prevent future crimes. Restorative justice is based on the premise that the criminal justice system does not seem to have a deterrent effect on offenders. As a result, prisons have become overcrowded, leading to many illicit activities taking place there. Not to mention the fact that there are more prison guards than inmates. In addition, prisons serve as a learning environment for criminals to experiment with different offenses. Even if the criminals responsible for the crime have been found guilty, the interests of the victims remain unfulfilled. However, restorative justice cannot be used in every criminal case. Criminal cases can only be handled through restorative justice if specific requirements are met.