Rechtsidee
Vol 13 No 2 (2025): December
Criminal Law

Criminal Law Enforcement against Illegal Gold Mining (Study of Decision No. 153/Pid.Sus/2023/PN.Mdl)
Penegakan Hukum Pidana terhadap Pertambangan Emas Ilegal (Studi Putusan No. 153/Pid.Sus/2023/PN.Mdl)

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  • Xhifa Mayputeri Melati*,
  • Budi Sastra Panjaitan
Xhifa Mayputeri Melati
Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia *
Budi Sastra Panjaitan
Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

(*) Corresponding Author
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/jihr.v13i2.1066


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Published July 19, 2025
Keywords
  • Illegal Mining,
  • Law Enforcement,
  • Community Justice,
  • Court Decision,
  • Humanistic Approach
How to Cite
Melati, X. M., & Panjaitan, B. S. (2025). Criminal Law Enforcement against Illegal Gold Mining (Study of Decision No. 153/Pid.Sus/2023/PN.Mdl). Rechtsidee, 13(2), 10.21070/jihr.v13i2.1066. https://doi.org/10.21070/jihr.v13i2.1066

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Abstract

General Background: Illegal gold mining has long served as a vital economic lifeline for communities in Lingga Bayu District, Mandailing Natal Regency. Specific Background: Despite its deep-rooted presence and socio-economic significance, such mining activities persist without formal governmental authorization, creating tension between legal norms and community livelihoods. Knowledge Gap: Existing legal enforcement often emphasizes punitive action, yet overlooks the structural socio-economic challenges faced by traditional miners. Aims: This study examines the implementation of criminal law enforcement against illegal gold mining and evaluates the fairness and justice outcomes of Decision Number 153/Pid.Sus/2023/PN Mdl by the Mandailing Natal District Court. Results: Findings indicate that while law enforcement adheres to normative legal standards and ensures legal certainty, it falls short in delivering substantive justice and long-term legal benefits for local miners. Novelty: The study highlights the misalignment between repressive legal mechanisms and the socio-cultural realities of community-based mining practices, advocating for a shift from a purely legalistic approach to one that is humanistic and transformative. Implications: The research suggests a need for integrative legal reform, including affirmative policies for people's mining legalization, to achieve holistic and sustainable justice for marginalized mining communities.

Highlights:

  • Highlights the gap between legal enforcement and local socio-economic realities.

  • Critiques the repressive nature of criminal law against traditional miners.

  • Proposes a transformative and inclusive legal reform model.

Keywords: Illegal Mining, Law Enforcement, Community Justice, Court Decision, Humanistic Approach

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