Analisis Trial by The Press ditinjau dari Indirect Contempt of Court Indonesia

Ryan Aditama, Razha Alfiah Syahrir, Eka Meisya Salsabila

Abstract


Judicial independence is a key pillar of the rule of law and democracy. However, the authority and integrity of judicial institutions remain vulnerable to intervention, including actions outside the courtroom. One phenomenon that may undermine judicial independence is trial by the press, namely reporting or shaping public opinion that passes judgment before a binding court decision. This article examines contempt of court provisions in the Indonesian legal system, focusing on indirect contempt of court and analyzing trial by the press as indirect intervention in judicial proceedings. This study employs a normative juridical method with legislative, conceptual, and comparative approaches through examination of regulations, doctrine, and practices abroad. The results show that although Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code regulates offenses against the judicial process, its provisions remain oriented toward direct contempt of court and do not accommodate trial by the press as a separate offense. The absence of specific regulations creates legal loopholes and uncertainty in protecting judicial independence from public pressure. This article concludes that regulations on indirect contempt of court are necessary to balance protection of judicial authority and respect for freedom of expression.

Keywords


Contempt of court, Indirect Contempt of cour,; Judicial Independence, Trial by the press.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.33087/wjh.v10i2.2119

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