IMPLEMENTASI PRINSIP SUPREMASI HUKUM DALAM SISTEM HUKUM PIDANA INDONESIA

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the principle of the rule of law within the Indonesian criminal justice system, particularly in handling cases of sexual violence among students in Brebes Regency. The principle of the rule of law emphasizes that all actions, including those of law enforcement and state institutions, must comply with the prevailing legal framework. Using a qualitative research method, data were collected through in-depth interviews with law enforcement officers, the Office for Women and Children Protection, and school representatives. The findings reveal that although the Indonesian criminal justice system has normatively regulated sexual violence offenses, its implementation in practice still faces several challenges, such as a lack of legal awareness among students, weak inter-agency coordination, and cultural barriers that affect case reporting and handling. This study recommends strengthening legal education in school environments, enhancing the capacity of law enforcement in dealing with child victims, and optimizing legal protection mechanisms based on the principle of the rule of law.

Keywords: Rule of Law, Criminal Justice System, Sexual Violence, Students, Chiild, Protection.Pendahuluan / Introduction