TINJAUAN YURIDIS TINDAK PIDANA ASUSILA YANG DILAKUKAN OLEH LANSIA TERHDAP ANAK DI LAPAS KELAS IIB TELUK KUANTAN DI LAPAS KELAS IIB TELUK KUANTAN

Abstract

This research aims to analyze and juridically review indecent acts committed by elderly individuals against children in the Class IIB Teluk Kuantan Penitentiary (LAPAS). The research method used is a socio-empirical juridical approach, interviews, and observation by analyzing laws and regulations related to indecent acts committed by the elderly and child protection, as well as the role of prisons as places for serving sentences and rehabilitation. The results of the research indicate that even though the perpetrators are elderly, indecent acts against children remain a serious violation that must be prosecuted according to applicable law. The age factor of the perpetrator can be a consideration in the judicial process, but it does not eliminate the criminal element. This research also highlights the importance of stricter supervision and guidance in prisons to prevent similar crimes from occurring in the future. Indecent acts are a form of crime that has serious impacts, especially if the victims are children. The phenomenon of elderly involvement as perpetrators in these crimes is of particular concern, considering the age status of the perpetrators, which is generally associated with wisdom and life experience. This study aims to examine the juridical aspects of indecent acts committed by elderly people against children, as well as to analyze the application of criminal law in the judicial and penal processes at the Class IIB Teluk Kuantan Penitentiary. The research method used is empirical juridical, with a qualitative approach involving document studies, interviews with prison officers, and analysis of court decisions. The results of the research show that the elderly can still be fully convicted like other perpetrators, although there are several special considerations such as health conditions and psychological factors. In practice, the application of law to elderly perpetrators of indecent acts against children is in accordance with the provisions in the Criminal Code (KUHP) and the Child Protection Act, but challenges are still found in the aspects of rehabilitation and special treatment in prisons. This research recommends a correctional policy that is more adaptive to elderly perpetrators without reducing the aspect of justice for victims. This research aims to analyze and juridically review indecent acts committed by elderly individuals against children in the Class IIB Teluk Kuantan Penitentiary (LAPAS). The research method used is a socio-empirical juridical approach, interviews, and observation by analyzing laws and regulations related to indecent acts committed by the elderly and child protection, as well as the role of prisons as places for serving sentences and rehabilitation. The results of the research indicate that even though the perpetrators are elderly, indecent acts against children remain a serious violation that must be prosecuted according to applicable law. The age factor of the perpetrator can be a consideration in the judicial process, but it does not eliminate the criminal element. This research also highlights the importance of stricter supervision and guidance in prisons to prevent similar crimes from occurring in the future. Indecent acts are a form of crime that has serious impacts, especially if the victims are children. The phenomenon of elderly involvement as perpetrators in these crimes is of particular concern, considering the age status of the perpetrators, which is generally associated with wisdom and life experience. This study aims to examine the juridical aspects of indecent acts committed by elderly people against children, as well as to analyze the application of criminal law in the judicial and penal processes at the Class IIB Teluk Kuantan Penitentiary. The research method used is empirical juridical, with a qualitative approach involving document studies, interviews with prison officers, and analysis of court decisions. The results of the research show that the elderly can still be fully convicted like other perpetrators, although there are several special considerations such as health conditions and psychological factors. In practice, the application of law to elderly perpetrators of indecent acts against children is in accordance with the provisions in the Criminal Code (KUHP) and the Child Protection Act, but challenges are still found in the aspects of rehabilitation and special treatment in prisons. This research recommends a correctional policy that is more adaptive to elderly perpetrators without reducing the aspect of justice for victims.