The New Draft Bill on Juvenile Justice System

Mahinda Arkyasa

On 4 July 2012, the House of Representatives passed the Bill on Juvenile Justice System (“Bill”). The Bill aims to improve legal protection for children in the judicial process and it stipulates the basic principles that apply in juvenile delinquency cases. Previously, juvenile justice system (“Justice System”) was regulated under Law No. 3 of 1997 on Juvenile Court (“1997 Law”).

The Bill stipulates new provisions on age restrictions, minors’ rights, and sanctions for court officials who violate the Bill’s provisions. In addition, the Bill also establishes a new method of resolving juvenile delinquency, which is known as Diversion.