Urgensi Konsep Pembaruan Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Whistleblower Tindak Pidana Korupsi di Indonesia

Abstract

The existence of a whistleblower really benefits law enforcers in uncovering criminal acts of corruption. The role of a whistleblower in uncovering criminal acts of corruption carries a very big risk considering that many parties feel disadvantaged because of the testimony of a whistleblower. Protection for whistleblowers must be provided with clear and adequate statutory provisions considering that the role of a whistleblower is very important and carries rather high risks. The problem in this research is the urgency of legal protection for whistleblowers for criminal acts of corruption amidst the lack of existing laws and regulations in Indonesia and the concept of legal protection for whistleblowers in efforts to eradicate criminal acts of corruption in Indonesia in the future. The method used in this research uses a normative juridical research type which places law as building norms with a statutory approach, a conceptual approach and a comparative approach. This research discusses, firstly, the important role of a whistleblower that needs to be given comprehensive protection, not only limited to legal protection and special protection that applies during the criminal justice process, but also needs to be implemented after the criminal justice process has been completed. Second, to provide optimal protection for whistleblowers, a legal reform concept is needed, such as in the United States, it is necessary to create laws and regulations regarding institutions that specifically regulate and handle whistleblowers in a comprehensive manner adapted to the Indonesian criminal justice system and special unit to take care of whistleblowers is formed.