Abstract
Objective: This study aims to investigate the development of legal rules regarding the criminal liability of those who cooperate with the court system in cases of corruption in Indonesia. Protection of Witnesses and Victims, a witness of the offender refers to a person who is suspected, accused, or being prosecuted and who collaborates with law enforcement agencies to reveal a criminal act in the same case. Theoretical Framework: In this topic, a new model is required to develop a policy for the criminal laws applicable to Justice Collaborators in Indonesia. Method: The methodology adopted for this research was normative juridical research with an approach to regulations and a conceptual approach. Results and Discussion: The investigation results indicate that the Justice Collaborator holds the role of an accomplice in a certain crime, rather than being the main culprit. The Justice Collaborator has confessed to their crimes and provided crucial testimony as a witness during the trial. Research Implications: This research's practical and theoretical implications are discussed, including how the result justice collaborator's criminal liability cannot be exempted based on the presence of an offense. The offense is considered to be present if an individual, either purposefully or due to negligence, engages in conduct that exposes conditions or consequences that are forbidden by criminal law, and is nevertheless capable of being held responsible for their acts. Originality/Value: This research contributes to the article 1 paragraph 2 of Act No. 13 of 2006, which was modified by Law No. 31 of 2014 on the Protection of Witnesses and Victims, a witness of the offender refers to a person who is suspected, accused, or being prosecuted and who collaborates with law enforcement agencies to reveal a criminal act in the same case.
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