Jakarta — The Witness and Victim Protection Law (PSdK Law) further emphasizes the state’s strategic role in strengthening a fair and integrated justice system. The ratification of this regulation marks a crucial milestone in ensuring that every witness and victim of a crime receives comprehensive protection, both physical and psychological, and legally, so they can participate in the law enforcement process without fear or pressure.
Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Nasyirul Falah Amru (Gus Falah), stated that the ratification of the PSdK Law in the 17th Plenary Session of Session Period IV of the 2025–2026 Session Year at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, on Tuesday (21/4/2026), was a strategic step in strengthening the legal position of witnesses and victims in the criminal justice system in Indonesia.
According to Gus Falah, the presence of this regulation confirms the state’s commitment to providing more comprehensive protection guarantees for witnesses and victims of criminal acts.
“This law not only strengthens the rights of witnesses and victims, but also ensures the state’s real presence, including in the form of state-guaranteed compensation,” he said.
In practice, the justice system still faces challenges such as witnesses’ reluctance to testify due to threats or intimidation. This situation has the potential to hinder the evidentiary process and affect the quality of court decisions. Through the PSdK Law, the state provides stronger protection guarantees, including confidentiality of identity, protection from threats, and support for victim recovery.
This strengthening of protection also includes restitution and compensation mechanisms for victims of crime. The state focuses not only on punishing perpetrators but also on ensuring the restoration of victims’ rights as part of substantive justice.
Member of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Fauqi Hapidekso, assessed that the ratification of the PSdK Law is a strategic momentum to transform the face of Indonesian justice from a system that focuses on perpetrators to one that is oriented towards the recovery of witnesses and victims.
“This law marks a fundamental shift in our criminal justice system. It moves from a perpetrator-focused approach to one that is more witness- and victim-focused,” Fauqi said.
Fauqi believes the ratification of this law represents a fundamental step in overhauling the criminal law paradigm, which has been deemed unequal. This transformation is expected to create a balance between law enforcement and the fulfillment of victims’ rights, so that justice can be truly felt.
With these various strengthenings, the PSdK Law is expected to be able to create a more transparent, accountable, and just justice system, while ensuring that the state is present to protect every citizen who seeks justice.