Criminal Law Policy and Protection of Witnesses and Victims in Corruption Cases in Government Procurement of Goods and Services

Abstract

Corruption in the procurement of goods and services is part of a criminal law instrument. Criminal theory which aims to make the perpetrators or potential perpetrators afraid to commit crimes, because the modus operandi is quite diverse so it is difficult to detect. The Protection of Witnesses and Victims in cases of corruption in the procurement of goods and services of the government often receives terror from the perpetrators of misuse of goods and services reported by witnesses to law enforcement. It is necessary to protect witnesses and victims in the circle of cases of corruption in the procurement of government goods and services. The enforcement of criminal law on corruption in the procurement of government goods/services also needs to be promoted as a strengthening of the government in fighting corruption which hinders the absorption of the APBN/D (the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget) budget. Certainly, an appropriate criminal law policy is needed so that it will not only provide a deterrent effect to the perpetrators but also an awareness of the mistakes it can make. have an adverse effect on the life of the nation and state.