Elimination of Justice Collaborator Requirements in Granting Remissions for Corruptors in Indonesia: Progress or Setback in Legal Reform?

Abstract

Crime is an unfortunate and widespread issue in society, necessitating efforts to address it through the criminal justice system. The final step in this system involves implementing the judge's decision through the penitentiary. The rights of convicts, including the right to remission for convicts of corruption, are safeguarded by Law Number 22 of 2022 concerning Corrections. However, there has been a significant change in the requirements for obtaining remission for convicts of corruption following the issuance of Indonesian Supreme Court Decision Number 28 P/HUM/2021. This decision has led to legal reform in Indonesia, particularly concerning the conditions for granting remissions, as the requirements for justice collaborators for convicts of corruption are no longer applicable. The research conducted on this subject utilized a normative juridical method with a statutory approach. The study's findings highlight a transformative shift in Indonesia's prison system, which has evolved from a punitive-oriented approach to a more rehabilitative and correctional system. This new approach emphasizes coaching programs that focus on convicts' rights and aims to integrate them back into society successfully. As a result of these changes, the prison system now seeks not only to punish criminals but also to facilitate their recovery and improvement during their incarceration. The ultimate goal is to enable convicts to reintegrate into society positively and contribute meaningfully once their sentences are completed.