The Existence of Correctional Institution in the Criminal Justice System Indonesia

Abstract

The Procedure of Penal Code (KUHAP) clarified that the objective of law enforcement is not just for public order and finding the truth and justice only, but also for respecting human rights. In the same perspective, a penal expert said that the main objective of law enforcement is a fair legal process that calls “due process of law”.  Due process of law means the suspected, defendant and prisoner rights is covered and assumed as a part of civil rights and human rights.

Keywords: Existensce, Correctional Institution.