Perlindungan Hukum terhadap Anak yang Menjadi Korban Kekerasan Seksual Dilihat dari Aspek Hukum Undang-Undang Perlindungan Anak: Studi Kasus Putusan Nomor-/Pid.Sus/2023/Pn.Mme

Abstract

Crimes against decency or moral offences and sexual violence or sexual harassment are two forms of violations of morality that are not only national legal issues of a country, but have become legal problems for all countries around the world, or global issues. Recently, there has been a rise in cases of sexual violence against children, where the perpetrators are adults, and in most cases, are individuals known to the victims. In general, sexual violence refers to the sexual gratification obtained by a person through sexual relations with children. The main issues include the forms of legal protection available for children who are victims and perpetrators of sexual crimes, the factors that cause sexual crimes against children, and the challenges in providing legal protection for children who are victims of sexual violence. The research method used by the author is a combination of normative and empirical legal research, using statutory and conceptual approaches. The objective is to realize optimal legal protection for child victims of sexual violence, which presents numerous challenges. The research findings indicate that legal protection for child victims of sexual violence is provided through legal aid and rehabilitation. The implementation of legal protection is still hindered by issues related to legal substance, legal structure, legal culture, as well as facilities and infrastructure. Clear and comprehensive regulations on child protection are essential, with the main goal of guaranteeing and protecting their rights so that they can live, grow, develop, and participate optimally, as well as receive protection from violence and discriminat