TANGGUNG JAWAB HUKUM ANAK DALAM KASUS PENCURIAN

Abstract

This study aims to understand the legal responsibility of children in theft situations in Indonesia. This study examines various child protection laws and procedures used in criminal justice policies for children involving normative legal research. The results show that while children aged 12-18 years should be subject to a legal approach that emphasizes education and rehabilitation, children who try before 12 years cannot yet be subject to criminal penalties. It is considered important to take a strategy that prioritizes the principles of humanity and rehabilitation to prevent children from falling further into a repressive legal system. Therefore, this study recommends that integrated rehabilitation programs for children who have committed theft be strengthened.