Strategi Penguatan Penegakan Hukum Berkeadilan dan Perlindungan Masyarakat Studi Kasus Kalimantan Timur Pasca Reformasi KUHAP 2026

Abstract

The 2026 Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) reform marks a paradigm shift in Indonesia's criminal justice system toward a more humane, transparent, and public-protection-oriented approach. The problem arises from the complexity of legal challenges in East Kalimantan as the strategic development area of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN), including weak law enforcement integrity and the "no viral, no justice" phenomenon reflecting a public trust crisis toward legal institutions. The theoretical framework includes the rule of law, law enforcement integrity, judicial transparency, restorative justice, legal aid, and public legal awareness and participation. This research employs a qualitative approach using a literature study method through analysis of legislation, government policies, official institutional publications, and relevant academic journals. The findings indicate that the 2026 KUHAP reform significantly impacts six strategic aspects: strengthening law enforcement integrity, optimizing judicial transparency through E-Court, expanding legal aid access for vulnerable groups, implementing restorative justice, enhancing public legal awareness and participation, and fostering collaboration between local governments and law enforcement agencies. Therefore, strengthening human resources, expanding legal aid, and improving public legal education are essential to realize a just, transparent, and society-oriented law enforcement system.