Rechtsidee
Vol 13 No 1 (2025): June
Environmental Law

Simple, Swift, and Low Cost Judiciary in Handling Environmental Crimes by Corporations through Deferred Prosecution Agreement

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  • Emy Rosnawati*,
  • Made Warka,
  • Erny Herlin Setyorini
Emy Rosnawati
Law Studies Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia *
Made Warka
Faculty of Law, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Indonesia
Erny Herlin Setyorini
Faculty of law, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Indonesia

(*) Corresponding Author
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/jihr.v13i1.1065


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Published June 27, 2025
Keywords
  • Expedited Justice,
  • Simplicity,
  • Low-Cost Proceedings,
  • Environmental Pollution,
  • Deferred Prosecution Agreement
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Rosnawati, E., Warka, M., & Setyorini, E. H. (2025). Simple, Swift, and Low Cost Judiciary in Handling Environmental Crimes by Corporations through Deferred Prosecution Agreement. Rechtsidee, 13(1), 10.21070/jihr.v13i1.1065. https://doi.org/10.21070/jihr.v13i1.1065

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Abstract

General Background: Indonesia's criminal justice system aspires to uphold the principles of simplicity, swiftness, and cost-efficiency. Specific Background: However, these ideals remain inadequately realized, particularly in addressing environmental crimes perpetrated by corporations—cases often burdened by protracted processes and limited effectiveness in restoring state losses. Knowledge Gap: Conventional legal approaches have failed to achieve significant restitution, signaling a need for alternative mechanisms. Aims: This study examines the potential application of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) framework as a tool to actualize a more efficient judiciary in prosecuting corporate environmental offenses. Results: Using a normative juridical method with statutory and comparative approaches, the study finds that the DPA offers a concrete, legally feasible means of pursuing compensation while streamlining judicial procedures. Novelty: The research introduces the concept of DPA into Indonesia’s legal discourse as an innovative, non-traditional solution for environmental crime cases involving corporate actors. Implications: The adoption of DPA mechanisms, accompanied by normative and institutional adjustments, could significantly enhance Indonesia's judicial efficiency and environmental accountability frameworks.

Highlights:

  • Promotes judicial principles of simplicity, speed, and cost-efficiency.

  • Offers innovative restitution for environmental damage by corporations.

  • Requires legal and institutional adaptation for implementation in Indonesia.

Keywords: Expedited Justice, Simplicity, Low-Cost Proceedings, Environmental Pollution, Deferred Prosecution Agreement

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