Sociological Legal Analysis of Domestic Violence According to the Domestic Violence Law in Jambi City

Abstract

This study aims to conduct a legal review of domestic violence (KDRT) cases handled in Jambi City, with a focus on the analysis of the Law on the Protection of Children and Women against Domestic Violence (UU PKDRT). Through a qualitative approach, this study collects data from Problems that often occur in the Community, witnesses and victims of cases in domestic violence cases, as well as an analysis of Problems that occur in the Jambi District Court in the application of the PKDRT Law in handling domestic violence cases. This study is the implementation of the PKDRT Law has not been fully effective, with various obstacles faced in the legal process and enforcement of victims' rights. This study is expected to contribute to understanding the challenges in the community faced in law enforcement against domestic violence and provide recommendations for improving legal policies and judicial practices. The significance of this study lies in efforts to provide better protection for victims of domestic violence and increase public awareness of the importance of law enforcement in the family context. That in the form of domestic violence namely physical violence, psychological violence and sexual violence has been in accordance with the rules referring to Law No. 23 of 2004 where the form of settlement of physical violence, psychological violence and sexual violence must have evidence that there are witnesses who saw there is also a post mortem from the hospital even though it is not the main support. The form of settlement of domestic violence cases by the Law Enforcement at the Jambi District Court always begins with peaceful efforts to the disputing parties even though the divorce law explains that there must be an impact that encourages the desire for divorce from the husband or wife. The attitude shown towards the reporter and the reported always prioritizes the principles of justice, legal certainty and benefit which always begins with efforts to resolve by consensus or peace by the husband and wife, also the peace can be accepted by the court if the husband promises not to do his actions again and if repeated then will be subject to criminal sanctions of fines or imprisonment in accordance with the actions and or losses experienced by the victim