Restorative Yet Incomplete

The Dilemma of Progressive Legal Reform in Indonesia

Authors

  • Michael Deo Leorenzius Sihole Universitas Katolik Darma Cendika Surabaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46924/jihk.v7i2.328

Keywords:

Restorative Justice, Legal Fragmentation, Progressive Law, Criminal Justice Reform

Abstract

Restorative justice represents an alternative approach in the criminal justice system that prioritizes the restoration of relationships among offenders, victims, and the community. In Indonesia, its implementation remains limited and has yet to be fully integrated into the broader justice framework. This study aims to examine the application of restorative justice principles across various levels of law enforcement, identify normative, institutional, and sociological barriers, and propose strategic recommendations for national legal reform. Employing a juridical-normative and empirical methodology—through document analysis and semi-structured interviews—this research reveals that the application of restorative justice remains fragmented. Contributing factors include an underdeveloped legal foundation, inadequate institutional capacity, and cultural resistance within communities. The study concludes that comprehensive national regulations are essential to institutionalize restorative justice principles, thereby fostering a more humane, participatory, and restorative criminal justice system that moves beyond retributive paradigms.

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2025-08-08

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Ilmu Hukum Kyadiren

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Restorative Yet Incomplete: The Dilemma of Progressive Legal Reform in Indonesia . (2025). Jurnal Ilmu Hukum Kyadiren, 7(2), 654-670. https://doi.org/10.46924/jihk.v7i2.328