Human Rights and Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract

Human rights are basic principles that guarantee dignity and protection for every individual, especially in the criminal justice system. In Indonesia, the main challenge in implementing human rights lies in the imbalance between law enforcement and the protection of individual rights. Restorative justice has emerged as an alternative approach that is more humanist in resolving legal conflicts, with an emphasis on restoring relationships between perpetrators, victims and the community. Data from Komnas HAM shows that in 2022 there were more than 1,000 cases of human rights violations in the context of law enforcement, reflecting the need for reform of the criminal justice system. Restorative justice, with the principles of reconciliation and responsibility, is a potential solution in creating a more just, humane, and sustainable legal system, while reducing recidivism rates.