Banyuwangi District Court Judge Attacked By Hoax Case Defendants, This Is KY's Response

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JAKARTA - Spokesman for the Judicial Commission (KY) Miko Ginting said the incident of assault on a judge at the District Court (PN) Banyuwangi, East Java, should not have happened if the expression of justice could be translated through formal channels.

"KY calls for the expression of justice to be translated through formal channels, such as legal remedies," said KY Spokesperson Miko Ginting, quoted by Antara, Thursday, August 19.

He conveyed this regarding the incident or attempt to beat Judge Khamozaro Waruwu by Banyuwangi anti-mask activist M Yunus Wahyudi after the trial.

On the one hand, KY, said Miko, understands that there is a feeling of being fair or unfair regarding a decision in the judiciary. However, if there are parties who feel aggrieved, it would be much better to take legal action.

In fact, said Miko, if the public feels that there is an alleged violation of the judge's behavior, for example when examining, adjudicating, or deciding a case, they can file a complaint or report it to the KY.

"KY hopes that all parties can restrain themselves, especially when it leads to acts of physical violence," he said.

Incidents or attempts to beat judges are known to have occurred in the Banyuwangi District Court. From the video footage circulating, it is known that Banyuwangi anti-mask activist M Yunus tried to beat the judge after the trial.

Moments after the trial was closed by the panel of judges, Yunus immediately stood up screaming and jumping onto the table while trying to hit the judge who tried his case.

The incident suddenly made the atmosphere of the court noisy and the security officers on guard immediately secured Yunus from attacking the judge again.