Amid the expansion of extractive industries that threaten ecosystems and marginalize indigenous communities, the Awyu Tribe in South Papua faces increasing pressure over the ownership and protection of their customary forests. This study aims to explore the ownership conflict of Awyu customary forests, assess the effectiveness of national and international legal frameworks, and evaluate the implementation of state policies in securing indigenous rights and ecological justice. The urgency of this issue lies in the persistent neglect of the Awyu people's legal standing, where regulations often fail to reflect their lived realities and cultural values. Using a normative legal method, the research applies statutory, conceptual, comparative, and case-based approaches, relying on secondary data sourced from literature and analyzed through qualitative-descriptive techniques. Findings indicate that although both national and international law recognize indigenous rights, implementation on the ground is obstructed by bureaucratic inefficiencies and competing economic interests. The principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) is frequently disregarded, resulting in systemic land dispossession and environmental degradation. This research offers a novel perspective by integrating fragmented legal mechanisms into a cohesive approach to indigenous forest protection. As a normative recommendation, the study calls for stronger enforcement of FPIC, institutional reform to reduce regulatory bias, and the meaningful inclusion of indigenous voices in policy formulation and implementation.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of the principles of unlawful acts and environmental justice to companies, obstacles to law enforcement, and the monitoring and enforcement system related to environmental damage in Indonesia. Environmental damage caused by corporate activities is a global issue. Companies often ignore ecological impacts, threaten biodiversity, and harm surrounding communities, requiring strict law enforcement. Law enforcement against companies that damage the environment in Indonesia faces major obstacles, such as a lack of effective supervision, corruption, and political influence, which hinder corporate responsibility for environmental damage. This study offers a novel perspective by focusing on the legal responsibility of perpetrators of land damage, moving beyond previous research that primarily discussed the government's right to sue for unlawful acts. This study uses a normative juridical approach with analysis of legal regulations, principles of corporate responsibility, and environmental justice, using secondary data analyzed qualitatively. The results indicate that corporate responsibility for environmental damage from the perspective of unlawful acts and environmental justice in Indonesia still faces obstacles. Although regulations govern corporate responsibility, applying the principles is ineffective due to political influence, corruption, and weak monitoring. Strengthening regulatory institutions, implementing transparent reporting systems, and imposing stricter sanctions on companies damaging the environment are important steps to ensure justice. Developed countries can serve as models for improving Indonesia’s law enforcement system.

This study critically examines the effectiveness of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in enforcing the law and protecting human rights (HAM), specifically within the framework of national legal instruments. Despite the established legal foundation, including Law No. 2 of 2002 on the Police and Regulation of the Chief of Police No. 8 of 2009, the persistent violations of human rights by police officers highlight significant implementation gaps. These violations have led to a notable decline in public trust, raising questions about the adequacy of current legal frameworks in ensuring the protection of human rights. The urgency of this research lies in identifying the systemic failures in Polri’s performance, particularly the lack of consistent application of human rights principles in policing practices. By analyzing legal documents, case law, and reports from institutions such as Komnas HAM, this study reveals that the ineffective implementation of existing regulations, coupled with weak internal oversight and a culture of impunity, significantly hampers Polri’s ability to uphold human rights. The findings contribute new insights into the disconnect between normative legal standards and their practical application, offering a nuanced understanding of the challenges in reforming law enforcement practices. To address these challenges, the study recommends strengthening legal training, enhancing monitoring mechanisms, and fostering a shift in organizational culture within Polri to ensure better compliance with human rights standards and restore public trust.

Children who are victims of crime often face severe challenges in their recovery after the incident. In the context of the Indonesian criminal justice system, protecting their rights is still an issue that has not been fully resolved. This study aims to analyze the procedures and considerations of judges in determining the amount of compensation for victims, especially children, who are victims of crime. The normative method examines relevant legal regulations and related legal principles. The analysis shows that the regulation on restitution for child victims has provided a systematic framework to ensure fair compensation. However, there are still challenges in effectively implementing restitution, especially in cases of sexual assault, where offenders often struggle to fulfil their restitution obligations. It creates injustice for victims, who have to bear the brunt of financial and emotional losses. In this context, the role of the judge is crucial in determining the amount of restitution appropriate to the loss suffered by the victim. The protection of child victims of crime is not only the responsibility of the criminal justice system but also of the entire society. Therefore, further measures are needed to increase public awareness and support in victim recovery, as well as to ensure that the criminal law system is more humane and progressive in protecting the rights of victims, especially the rights of children.