Weak Law Enforcement in Child Abduction Cases Revealed by Expert

Child abduction cases are becoming increasingly prevalent in Indonesia. However, experts argue that this is not accompanied by a strong legal implementation. Professor NuriniAprilianda, a Criminal Law Professor at the Faculty of Law, Brawijaya University (FH UB), states that Indonesia actually has a strong legal framework, but its implementation in the field is not effective. Professor Nurini also revealed that there are now UUD NRI 1945, the Child Protection Law, the new Criminal Code, and various enforcement regulations. She explained that criminal sanctions currently refer to the existing Criminal Code, especially Articles 328 and 330 of the old Criminal Code, with penalties of up to 12 years in prison. Additionally, the provisions in the new Criminal Code can be used as normative references as they have been enacted, but have not yet come into effect.