Enforcement of Corruption Criminal Laws (TIPIKOR) in the Perspective of Law Number 31 of 1999 Concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes

Abstract

Corruption undermines a country's foundation and has spread throughout society in Indonesia. Despite reform efforts, corruption remains a major problem that cannot yet be resolved completely. This type of research is Normative research and used statutory and conceptual approaches. The data source used is secondary data. Data analysis was carried out descriptively and qualitatively. Concluding is carried out using a deductive method related to the research topic, namely Law Enforcement of Corruption Crimes (TIPIKOR) in the Perspective of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes. This research resulted in the finding that the criminal act of corruption is an extraordinary crime that damages and threatens the very foundations of the nation's life. Corruption has damaged all areas, not only damaging the executive, judicial, and legislative sectors, but corruption has also spread to society in general. According to Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes, corruption is the unlawful act of enriching oneself or another person or a corporation which harm the state's finances or the state's economy. In terms of overcoming corruption, policies or efforts to overcome it through criminal law are very strategic. Overcoming corruption crimes through criminal law policies is an integral part of efforts to protect society (social defense) and efforts to achieve social welfare.