LEGAL PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS OF CORRUPTION CRIMES (A CASE STUDY IN CITEMU VILLAGE, CIREBON REGENCY)
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Background. The fight against corruption is not solely carried out by law enforcement officials, but also involves individuals who possess knowledge of criminal acts. A new term, Whistleblower, has recently emerged in the legal world. A whistleblower is an individual who exposes or reports a criminal act. They are considered crucial and hold a significant position, thus requiring legal protection.
Objectives. This research aims to analyze the implementation of legal protection for whistleblowers in corruption cases and to identify the challenges in providing this legal protection.
Methodology. This study employs a normative legal research method by examining various formal legal regulations, such as laws, government regulations, and theoretical literature. These sources are then connected to the issues discussed in this research.
Conclusion. The implementation of legal protection for whistleblowers in corruption cases, specifically the fulfillment of their procedural rights, has been realized in accordance with Law No. 31 of 2014 concerning Witness and Victim Protection. The challenges to legal protection for whistleblowers are found in inter-institutional authority, obstacles from law enforcement officials, and issues within the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK).
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