PENEGAKAN HUKUM TINDAK PIDANA KEKERASAN SEKSUAL DI KABUPATEN WAKATOBI

Abstract

Law enforcement represents efforts to implement formal and material legal rules for legal subjects and law enforcement officials, aiming to achieve justice. Sexual violence is one of the most common criminal acts, defined as unacceptable sexual behavior that contradicts societal norms and religious principles, pursued through improper means to obtain sexual gratification. In Indonesia, sexual violence against children is regulated under Article 76D in conjunction with Article 81 paragraphs (1) and (2), and Article 76E in conjunction with Article 82 paragraphs (1) and (2) of Law Number 35 of 2014 on Amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 on Child Protection.​ This study aims to understand the enforcement of criminal law against sexual violence offenses and to identify challenges in preventing and addressing sexual violence in Wakatobi Regency.​ The research employs an empirical-normative approach, collecting primary data supplemented by library studies on relevant legislation and related documents.​ Law enforcement by the Child Protection Unit (PPA) of the Wakatobi Police Resort involves investigations into perpetrators of sexual violence against children. These investigations seek to examine offenses, verify facts, and obtain clear statements from victims to assist investigators in the process.​ Obstacles in uncovering sexual violence crimes in the Wakatobi Police jurisdiction include community reluctance to report due to limited public understanding of legal developments.​ Criminal law enforcement against sexual violence on children encompasses preventive and repressive measures that prioritize public interests.