Legal Expert Values Ratification Of The TPKS Bill As A Progressive Step To Protect Victims Of Sexual Violence

Law expert at Jenderal Sudirman University (Unsoed) Purwokerto Prof. Hibnu Nugroho/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Law expert at Jenderal Sudirman University (Unsoed) Purwokerto Prof. Hibnu Nugroho assessed that the DPR's approval to ratify the Sexual Violence Bill (RUU TPKS) is a progressive step to protect victims of sexual violence. I hope this doesn't cause multiple interpretations," Hibnu said in Purwokerto, Central Java, Tuesday, April 12. According to him, what's interesting about the TPKS Bill is that victims get guarantees or compensation from the state. This is getting protection and getting rights, including rights related to victims' recovery funds, like restitution," said the Professor of the Unsoed Faculty of Law, quoted by Antara. - Really present to provide protection for victims of sexual violence. Thus, the victim does not need to file any more demands or requests because the state is present. "When a citizen becomes a victim of sexual violence, the rights of the victim are protected by the state. present when an act occurs," said the Unsoed Deputy Chancellor for General Affairs and Finance.