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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): January
Institutional Readiness for Indonesia’s Criminal Procedure Reform Under RUU KUHP
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Purpose: This study aims to analyze the readiness of Indonesia’s judicial institutions–courts, prosecutors, and police–in implementing the Rancangan Undang-Undang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana (RUU KUHP), which has been enacted as UU No. 1 Tahun 2023 concerning the Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana, as well as the upcoming Draft Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana (RUU KUHAP 2025), which will take effect on January 2, 2026.
Research Methodology: This study uses a qualitative legal approach in Indonesia based on the analysis of UU No. 1 Tahun 2023, the Draft RUU KUHAP 2025, and relevant government reports. A descriptive analysis was conducted to assess institutional coordination and readiness within the new legal framework.
Results: The findings revealed uneven institutional readiness. Prosecutors showed moderate preparedness owing to internal regulatory adjustments and structural reforms. In contrast, courts and police institutions face challenges related to inter-agency coordination, human resource capacity, and digital infrastructure. Differences in procedural interpretation may also create implementation gaps in the field.
Conclusions: Although the Rancangan Undang-Undang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana (RUU KUHP), now enacted as UU No. 1 Tahun 2023, represents a major transformation of Indonesia’s criminal justice system, its effective implementation depends on stronger institutional coordination, capacity building, and technological support.
Limitations: This study was limited by restricted access to detailed internal institutional data.
Contributions: This research contributes to the study of criminal law reform and institutional governance by highlighting the importance of organizational readiness in ensuring the successful implementation of UU No. 1 Tahun 2023 concerning the Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana in Indonesia.
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