The Role of Law Enforcement Against Illegal Logging in the Framework of Special Offences: A Case Study in Indonesia
Keywords:
Delict, Law, Illegal, Logging, RoleAbstract
Illegal logging is a complex and destructive environmental crime with multidimensional impacts on Indonesia's ecosystems, society and economy. Although the government has established regulations such as Law No. 41/1999 and Law No. 18/2013, this practice is still rampant. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement against illegal logging practices within the framework of special offences and identify various structural, juridical and technical obstacles faced by law enforcement officials. Using a qualitative method and a juridical-sociological approach, data was collected through literature study, legal document analysis, and the author's critical reflection on the empirical conditions of law enforcement in the field. The results show that law implementation often only targets field actors and has not been able to reach the intellectual actors behind organised crime networks. Weak inter-agency coordination, lack of technology utilisation, limited resources, and the involvement of unscrupulous officials are the main inhibiting factors. On the other hand, economic pressure and the lack of access to legal resources in the community also encourage their involvement in illegal logging practices. Therefore, the effectiveness of law enforcement needs to be complemented by socio-cultural approaches and community empowerment, as well as the integration of local and religious values in policy strategies. This research includes strengthening institutional capacity, legal transparency and active community involvement in forest monitoring to promote a fair and sustainable legal system.
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