PENEGAKAN HUKUM ATAS KEKERASAN TERHADAP PEREMPUAN DI RANAH PUBLIK DAN DOMESTIK DI KOTA MANADO

Abstract

Abstrak : Artikel ini menganalisis peran dan tantangan penegak hukum dalam menangani kasus kekerasan terhadap perempuan di ranah publik dan domestik di Kota Manado. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan data primer berupa wawancara dengan penegak hukum dan masyarakat, terutama perempuan, serta data sekunder dari literatur, jurnal, dokumen, dan aturan hukum yang berlaku. Salah satu tantangan utama dalam penegakan hukum adalah pemahaman aparat terhadap aturan hukum yang kerap menjadi penghambat akibat norma yang tidak jelas, sehingga menimbulkan penafsiran yang merugikan perempuan. Selain itu, tindakan aparat yang bertentangan dengan ketentuan hukum sering memicu masalah dalam proses hukum. Budaya hukum yang belum tersosialisasi dengan baik menyebabkan masyarakat, terutama perempuan sebagai korban, kesulitan mencari keadilan. Rasa malu dan enggan memberikan keterangan jelas, serta kurangnya alat bukti materil dan formil, memperlambat penyelesaian kasus. Artikel ini menyoroti pentingnya perlindungan hukum bagi perempuan melalui LBH, kepolisian, dan lembaga terkait lainnya. Penegak hukum harus mengutamakan hak-hak individu tanpa memandang siapa pelapor, serta menyelesaikan kasus dengan adil tanpa kepentingan pribadi. Upaya ini diperlukan untuk menciptakan keadilan yang objektif dan melindungi hak-hak perempuan di Manado.

Abstract : Law Enforcement on Violence Against Women in Public and Domestic Spheres in Manado City. This article analyzes the role and challenges of law enforcement in handling cases of violence against women in public and domestic spheres in Manado City. The study employs a descriptive qualitative method, using primary data obtained through interviews with law enforcement officers and the community, particularly women, as well as secondary data from literature, journals, documents, and applicable legal regulations. One of the main challenges in law enforcement is the understanding of legal regulations by officers, which often becomes an obstacle due to unclear norms, leading to interpretations that disadvantage women. Additionally, actions by officers that contradict legal provisions frequently cause issues in the enforcement process. The lack of socialization regarding legal culture has also made it difficult for the community, especially women as victims, to seek justice. Feelings of shame and reluctance to provide clear statements, along with insufficient material and formal evidence, further delay case resolutions. This article highlights the importance of legal protection for women through legal aid organizations (LBH), the police, and other relevant institutions. Law enforcement officers must prioritize individual rights regardless of the identity of the complainant and resolve cases fairly without personal interests. These efforts are essential to achieving objective justice and protecting women's rights in Manado City.

Kata kunci: Penegakan Hukum, Kekerasan di Ranah Publik dan Domestic, Kota Manado