The Principles of Justice Theory in the Aspect of Criminal

Abstract

The principle of legality as the basis on finding the justice value on criminal law is quite unique to study more in depth. The development of criminal law giving several developments on legality aspect both formal and material, also including judge consideration on exploring and discovering the value of justice in society habits which leads to the theory and the purpose of sentencing to fulfill a sense of justice. But, in its implementation on the court, it also shows that there is still use of the judge’s authority in using disparities in decisions that tend to ignore justice for justice seekers. This research will discuss on justice principal issues of justice on sentencing in criminal act.

Keywords: principle of justice, criminal law

DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/130-08

Publication date:March 31^st 2023