Philosophical Analysis of Restorative Justice: (Amnesty-Abolition) of President Prabowo Against Tom Lembong and Hasto Kristiyanto

Agam Ibnu Asa Agam; Marcus Priyo Gunarto Marcus; M. Mukhtasar Syamsuddin Mukhtasar

doi:10.24843/jnp.v3i2.51

Authors

Dr. Agam Ibnu Asa, S.Fil., S.H., M.Phil. Universitas Gadjah Mada Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8563-6811 (unauthenticated)
Prof. Dr. Marcus Priyo Gunarto, S.H., M.Hum. Universitas Gadjah Mada Author
Prof. Drs. M. Mukhtasar Syamsuddin, M.Hum., Ph.D of Arts. Universitas Gadjah Mada Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1244-3138 (unauthenticated)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24843/jnp.v3i2.51

Keywords:

Restorative Justice, Amnesty, Abolition, Criminal Justice, Prabowo's Policy

Abstract

This study presents a philosophical analysis of the intersection between restorative justice and criminal law in the context of granting amnesty and abolition by President Prabowo Subianto to Tom Lembong and Hasto Kristiyanto. The primary focus of this study is to evaluate whether these policies are justifiable under a restorative framework, taking into account the principles of accountability, recognition, and reconciliation. Using normative legal research methods and philosophical approaches, this article argues that although amnesty and abolition are legitimate instruments for achieving political stability, their implementation risks eroding accountability if it is not transparent. Its main findings suggest that these actions are not completely restorative because they are top-down and stop the accountability process. However, it can align with restorative principles if a transparent, accountable, and recovery-oriented process accompanies it. This study concludes that the success of the restorative approach lies in the process, which demands public recognition, the participation of affected parties, and a sincere commitment to improvement.

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Author Biographies

Dr. Agam Ibnu Asa, S.Fil., S.H., M.Phil., Universitas Gadjah Mada

Doctor in Legal Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Prof. Dr. Marcus Priyo Gunarto, S.H., M.Hum., Universitas Gadjah Mada

Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Prof. Drs. M. Mukhtasar Syamsuddin, M.Hum., Ph.D of Arts., Universitas Gadjah Mada

Professor of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada

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