PERAN KBRI DALAM MELINDUNGI DAN MENDAMPINGI PEKERJA MIGRAN INDONESIA (PMI) YANG BERMASALAH DI DUNIA KERJA DI JEPANG

Abstract

Indonesian migrant workers also known as PMI are Indonesian citizens residing in Japan. The population of PMI in Japan continues to grow, This increase can also negatively impact legal issues, whether they arise from PMI or companies providing employment in Japan, as part of the partnership between the two countries. Therefore, legal protection from the state through its diplomatic missions is crucial. The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Tokyo is the diplomatic representative of the Republic of Indonesia in Japan. Legal protection provided by the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) abroad aims to protect the rights of Indonesian citizens experiencing legal problems. The KBRI has various functions, including representation, negotiation, and protection, in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Legal protection can be achieved through Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) cooperation, also known as reciprocal legal assistance, to facilitate the legal protection process for Indonesian citizens abroad.

Keywords: Legal Protection, Indonesian Migrant Workers, Indonesian Embassy, MLA