Abstract
Illegal mining of karst rocks in Gunungkidul Regency is increasingly rampant, resulting in environmental damage and casualties. The proposed problem is how can the principle of strict liability be applied to illegal karst mining actors? What is the concept that should be done in the future to abolish illegal karst rock mining to prevent further environmental damage? The research was a socio-legal study with primary and secondary data. The research was conducted in Gunungkidul, Indonesia by taking samples in the village of Ponjong. The results of the study showed that the perpetrators of illegal karst rock mining so far have never been imposed to the principle of strict liability. Ironically, there have been no objections from the public so far against mining companies. The community around the mining area is employed by the company, while the needs of the community are met. Hence, no protest occurred even though the mining caused environmental damage. The concept that should be carried out in the future to prevent further illegal mining is the improvement of law enforcement. Although action has been taken against illegal miners with revocation of permits, a reformulation of regulations by imposing criminal sanctions on perpetrators is necessary to become a deterrent.
Highlights
The increase in population requires a large area of land to carry out activities and utilize natural resources to meet their daily needs
With the potential of these extraordinary natural resources, not a few people flock to use them as mining materials
The principle of strict liability has never been applied to the perpetrators of illegal karst rock mining
Summary
The increase in population requires a large area of land to carry out activities and utilize natural resources to meet their daily needs. Excessive exploitation of natural resources will have an impact on decreasing the sustainability of natural resources and environmental functions. Developments that rely on the use of natural resources that have occurred until now have not been balanced with prudence in their management. In an effort to increase development, each region seeks to explore and utilize various potential natural resources that exist in each region. For example, utilization is carried out by entrepreneurs or capital owners and by the community. Mining activities carried out by the community are often without a permit. They do not care about environmental or work safety aspects, let alone the improvement of the post-mining environment
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