OPTIMALISASI PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP PEREMPUAN KORBAN TINDAK PIDANA KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA ( Suatu Studi Di Kejaksaan Negeri Kendari )

Abstract

The objectives of the study were: 1). To determine whether legal protection efforts for women as victims of domestic violence have been optimal. 2). To determine the obstacles of law enforcement officers in implementing legal protection for women victims of domestic violence. This study was conducted in Kendari City, namely at the Kendari District Attorney's Office, using the type of research, namely empirical normative. The data collection methods used were document studies, field surveys and interviews using qualitative descriptive analysis. Based on the results of the study, it can be seen: 1). Legal protection efforts for women as victims of Domestic Violence are currently regulated in Indonesian legislation, such as: Criminal Code, Law No. 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence. Forms of direct legal protection through existing institutions such as: Integrated Service Centers, and Legal Aid Institutions. 2). Obstacles of law enforcement officers in implementing legal protection for women victims of domestic violence by; 1. Police: a. The victim and the victim's family do not want to provide information about domestic violence because they feel ashamed; b. Domestic violence cases are not followed up to the next stage because the victim chose to withdraw her report on the grounds of maintaining family integrity. 2. Prosecutor's Office: a. Does not meet material requirements such as the absence or blurring of the tempus delicti. b. Does not meet formal requirements such as lack of evidence. 3. Court: a. The victim was not present at the trial. b. The BAP from the Police is incomplete, the victim did not provide information. c. The perpetrator was not present at the trial.