THE ROLE OF WITNESS AND VICTIM PROTECTION AGENCIES IN PROTECTING WITNESSES OF MURDER (Study of Medan District Court Decision Number 834/Pid.B/2023/PN Mdn)
Analysis of the role of legal frameworks and agencies in ensuring protection for witnesses and victims of murder, suggesting improvements for justice.
Key Points
The legal protection for witnesses and victims is vital in the criminal justice system, especially in murder cases.
Law Number 31 of 2014 outlines the responsibilities of protection agencies, emphasizing their role in safeguarding individuals involved in legal processes.
Judicial decisions highlight the importance of providing comprehensive protection to maintain justice and humane treatment for victims and their families.
The regulation of witness protection plays a key role in encouraging testimony, crucial for the conviction of suspects in murder crimes.