Criminal Policy in Countering Terrorism in Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to analyze criminal policy in tackling criminal acts of terrorism in Indonesia. The research used a juridical empirical technique. The results of the study show that the criminal policy in the prevention of criminal acts of terrorism that occurs in Indonesia is a form of government responsibility, as stated in Article 43a paragraph (1) to paragraph (3) of Law Number 5 of 2018 concerning Amendments to Law Number 119 15 2003 concerning the Stipulation of Government Regulation in Lieu of Law Number 1 of 2002 Concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Terrorism Into Law. Further regulations, as described in Article 43b paragraph (1) to (5) of Law Number 5 of 2018 concerning Amendments to Law Number 15 of 2003 concerning Stipulation of Government Regulations in Lieu of Law Number 1 of 2002 Concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Terrorism Into Constitution. In National Preparedness. In addition to increasing the capacity of the Indonesian Anti-Terror Organization to carry out the prevention and countermeasures of terrorism, the Indonesian government has formed a special organization (unit) to deal with terrorism that is developing in the country. These units include the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT), Densus 88, Counter-Terrorism Detachment, and Intelligence.