DPR Working Committee Pushes for Swift Passage of Witness and Victim Protection Bill
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The Witness and Victim Protection Bill (RUU PSDK) is being pushed for swift passage. This regulation is deemed crucial for bolstering legal protections amid developments in the judicial system.
Chair of the RUU PSDK Working Committee, Dewi Asmara, stated that the old rules are no longer relevant to current dynamics. The bill is also seen as addressing the shortcomings of Law No. 13 of 2006.
“The RUU PSDK introduces fundamental changes from a reactive protection concept to proactive ‘protection’. The state must be present first, not waiting for threats to occur. This is a major breakthrough for our criminal justice system,” said Dewi in her statement on Tuesday (14/4/2026).
Dewi outlined five main reasons why the bill needs to be passed immediately. First, a paradigm shift from reactive to proactive protection to ensure the state is present early.
Second, victim restitution is affirmed as an absolute obligation of the perpetrator. If the perpetrator is unable, the victim still receives recovery through an endowment fund or state programme.
“This breakthrough shifts the law enforcement paradigm from merely punishing the perpetrator towards rehabilitative restoration of victims’ rights and restorative justice,” said Dewi.
Third, strengthening the institutional framework of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK). The agency is encouraged to have a stronger role from the investigation stage to trial.
“With this strengthening, it is hoped that LPSK will no longer face limitations in carrying out its authority,” said Dewi.
Fourth, integration of protection in all judicial stages through an information technology-based system. This step is considered important to ensure consistent protection.
Fifth, alignment of regulations with the new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). This synchronisation is necessary for the legal system to operate more effectively.
Dewi emphasised that Fraksi Golkar supports the discussion of the bill to the next stage. According to her, witnesses and victims are important pillars in law enforcement.
“Witnesses and victims are the main pillars of law enforcement. Their courage must not be left without guarantees of safety and rights restoration. Fraksi Golkar will escort this bill until it becomes a legal umbrella that truly sides with those seeking justice,” said Dewi.