TINJAUAN YURIDIS TINDAK PIDANA PENGANIAYAAN YANG DILAKUKAN OLEH ANAK DITINJAU DARI UNDANG-UNDANG NO 23 TAHUN 2002 TENTANG PERLINDUNGAN ANAK

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the application of criminal law to the crime of maltreatment committed by a child against a child victim. This research uses normative and conceptional research where the data obtained from literature study. Data collection used in this research is by conducting a literature study. From the results of the study it is known that the application of criminal law by the Judge against the perpetrators of the crime of abuse committed by children against children based on Law No.23 of 2002, as much as possible the handling and imposition of punishment on children should not be imposed imprisonment if the child can still be properly fostered and educated unless the act can eliminate the lives of others then to provide a deterrent effect the Judge can impose imprisonment with the condition that imprisonment is the last "medicine" (Ultimum Remedium). Based on these conclusions, it is hoped that parents will increase their vigilance and supervision of their children because of the frequent occurrence of unexpected criminal acts due to opportunity.