Legal Provisions and Proof of Psychological Violence

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Juridical Analysis of Criminal Responsibility for Husbands Who Perform Psychic Violence Against Wives in the Household Before the Marriage Destruction (Decision of PN Nabire Number 50/Pid.Sus/2021/PN NAB)

Introduction

Domestic violence is a significant social issue that affects millions of people worldwide, including Indonesia. It often starts from psychological violence, which is often not realized by family members, such as wives or children. Many women and children do not realize that they have experienced psychological violence. In law enforcement against cases of psychological violence against his wife, it is not enough to only give criminal penalties to the husband or perpetrator. The aspect of protection of the wife as a victim also plays an important role and must be considered in every process of law enforcement against criminal acts of psychological violence.

This study aims to analyze the legal provisions related to domestic violence based on Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence (PKDRT), how to prove psychological violence as a crime of domestic violence, and what is the juridical analysis of criminal liability for husbands who commit psychological violence against his wife before divorce (Decision of Nabire District Court Number 50/Pid.Sus/2021/PN NAB).

Legal Provisions and Proof of Psychological Violence

This study uses a normative legal research approach by analyzing applicable legal norms. The data used is secondary data, which consists of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. The results showed that the increasing number of cases of violence, especially domestic violence committed by the husband against the wife, was one of the considerations in the formation of Law Number 23 of 2004. Article 5 of the law firmly stated that "Everyone is prohibited from doing Domestic violence against people in the household, whether through physical violence, psychological violence, sexual violence, or neglect in the household."

The process of proving psychological violence in cases of domestic violence must use the right type of visum et repertum, namely the post mortem psychiatric. This is important considering that psychological violence is often not physically visible, so the evidence presented must be able to show the psychological impact experienced by the victim.

The Importance of Protection for Victims

The protection of victims is a crucial aspect in law enforcement against domestic violence. The law is not only tasked with punishing the perpetrators, but also to provide a sense of security and justice for victims. Therefore, a comprehensive approach in law enforcement in domestic violence must involve various aspects, including psychological, social, and law.

In this context, the decision of Nabire District Court Number 50/Pid.Sus/2021/PN NAB can be considered to meet the sense of justice. The husband who was proven to have committed psychological violence against his wife was sentenced to 1 (one) year in prison. This decision shows that the court has taken into account the protection of the victim and has provided a sense of justice for her.

Juridical Analysis of Criminal Affairs

Based on the decision of Nabire District Court Number 50/Pid.Sus/2021/PN NAB, a husband who was proven to have committed psychological violence against his wife was sentenced to 1 (one) year in prison. In this context, the decision can be considered to meet the sense of justice. This is mainly because in providing information as a witness, the victim is still able to communicate well, showing that despite experiencing psychological violence, he still has awareness and control in the situation.

Further analysis of criminal accountability in this case can also be aimed at legal protection efforts for victims. The law is not only tasked with punishing the perpetrators, but also to provide a sense of security and justice for victims. Therefore, a comprehensive approach in law enforcement in domestic violence must involve various aspects, including psychological, social, and law.

Education and Awareness Campaigns

In an effort to overcome the problem of psychological violence in the household, it is very important for the community to better understand these signs of violence. Education and awareness campaigns must be improved so that families, especially women, can recognize and fight psychological violence that may not be physically visible but have a major impact on their welfare.

Conclusion

The results of this study show that the increasing number of cases of violence, especially domestic violence committed by the husband against the wife, was one of the considerations in the formation of Law Number 23 of 2004. Article 5 of the law firmly stated that "Everyone is prohibited from doing Domestic violence against people in the household, whether through physical violence, psychological violence, sexual violence, or neglect in the household."

Recommendations

Based on the results of this study, the following recommendations can be made:

The government must improve education and awareness campaigns to prevent domestic violence, especially psychological violence.
The law enforcement agencies must take into account the protection of victims in every process of law enforcement against domestic violence.
The court must provide a sense of justice for victims by punishing the perpetrators and providing compensation for the victims.
The community must be aware of the signs of psychological violence and take action to prevent it.

Limitations of the Study

This study has several limitations, including:

The study only analyzed the legal provisions related to domestic violence based on Law Number 23 of 2004.
The study only analyzed the decision of Nabire District Court Number 50/Pid.Sus/2021/PN NAB.
The study did not conduct a survey or interview with the victims of domestic violence.

Future Research Directions

This study provides several directions for future research, including:

Conducting a survey or interview with the victims of domestic violence to understand their experiences and perceptions.
Analyzing the legal provisions related to domestic violence in other countries.
Conducting a comparative study between the legal provisions related to domestic violence in Indonesia and other countries.

Conclusion

The protection of victims is a crucial aspect in law enforcement against domestic violence. The law is not only tasked with punishing the perpetrators,
Q&A: Juridical Analysis of Criminal Responsibility for Husbands Who Perform Psychic Violence Against Wives in the Household Before the Marriage Destruction (Decision of PN Nabire Number 50/Pid.Sus/2021/PN NAB)

Q: What is the main purpose of this study?

A: The main purpose of this study is to analyze the legal provisions related to domestic violence based on Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence (PKDRT), how to prove psychological violence as a crime of domestic violence, and what is the juridical analysis of criminal liability for husbands who commit psychological violence against his wife before divorce (Decision of Nabire District Court Number 50/Pid.Sus/2021/PN NAB).

Q: What is the significance of this study?

A: This study is significant because it provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal provisions related to domestic violence in Indonesia. It also provides a juridical analysis of the criminal liability of husbands who commit psychological violence against their wives before divorce.

Q: What are the main findings of this study?

A: The main findings of this study are:

The increasing number of cases of violence, especially domestic violence committed by the husband against the wife, was one of the considerations in the formation of Law Number 23 of 2004.
Article 5 of the law firmly stated that "Everyone is prohibited from doing Domestic violence against people in the household, whether through physical violence, psychological violence, sexual violence, or neglect in the household."
The process of proving psychological violence in cases of domestic violence must use the right type of visum et repertum, namely the post mortem psychiatric.
The protection of victims is a crucial aspect in law enforcement against domestic violence.

Q: What are the implications of this study?

A: The implications of this study are:

The government must improve education and awareness campaigns to prevent domestic violence, especially psychological violence.
The law enforcement agencies must take into account the protection of victims in every process of law enforcement against domestic violence.
The court must provide a sense of justice for victims by punishing the perpetrators and providing compensation for the victims.
The community must be aware of the signs of psychological violence and take action to prevent it.

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: The limitations of this study are:

The study only analyzed the legal provisions related to domestic violence based on Law Number 23 of 2004.
The study only analyzed the decision of Nabire District Court Number 50/Pid.Sus/2021/PN NAB.
The study did not conduct a survey or interview with the victims of domestic violence.

Q: What are the future research directions?

A: The future research directions are:

Conducting a survey or interview with the victims of domestic violence to understand their experiences and perceptions.
Analyzing the legal provisions related to domestic violence in other countries.
Conducting a comparative study between the legal provisions related to domestic violence in Indonesia and other countries.

Q: What are the recommendations of this study?

A: The recommendations of this study are:

The government must improve education and awareness campaigns to prevent domestic violence, especially psychological violence.
The law enforcement agencies must take into account the protection of victims in every process of law enforcement against domestic violence.
The court must provide a sense of justice for victims by punishing the perpetrators and providing compensation for the victims.
The community must be aware of the signs of psychological violence and take action to prevent it.

Q: What is the conclusion of this study?

A: The conclusion of this study is that domestic violence is a significant social issue that affects millions of people worldwide, including Indonesia. It often starts from psychological violence, which is often not realized by family members, such as wives or children. Many women and children do not realize that they have experienced psychological violence. In law enforcement against cases of psychological violence against his wife, it is not enough to only give criminal penalties to the husband or perpetrator. The aspect of protection of the wife as a victim also plays an important role and must be considered in every process of law enforcement against criminal acts of psychological violence.