Print History, Indonesia Makes Restitution Payments For Murder Victims For The First Time

Deputy Chairperson of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) Antonius PS Wibowo/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairperson of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) Antonius PS Wibowo said that the payment of restitution by perpetrators of murder or abuse to victims is the first time that has occurred in Indonesia. through a written statement received in Jakarta, Friday, May 27. He said that the restitution payment for the victim was successfully realized thanks to the collaboration between LPSK and law enforcement officers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. pay the restitution," he said. The verdict on the payment of restitution by the convict was stated in the decision Number 63/Pid.B/2022/PN Smn dated April 20, 2022. The panel of judges at the Sleman District Court (PN) stated that the two perpetrators were legally and convincingly proven guilty of committing the crime. criminal acts of violence that cause people to Both were sentenced to four years in prison each. In its decision, the Panel of Judges at the Sleman District Court also determined that the defendants jointly and severally paid restitution for the victim's heirs in the amount of Rp. 100 million.

Antonius said that in 2021 there will be several court decisions granting restitution for victims of murder or torture that result in death. However, the perpetrators were not willing to pay the restitution. Finally, LPSK specifically appreciates the ranks of the Sleman District Attorney who have succeeded in realizing one of the victims' rights, namely restitution. It is hoped that the successful prosecution and payment of restitution can motivate law enforcement officials to do the same in similar cases.