A Criminological Review of the Crime of Witchcraft in Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP)

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10.2991/978-2-38476-531-7_52How to use a DOI?

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Criminology; Black Magic; Criminal Code

Abstract

The objective of this research is to investigate the legal framework governing the crime of black magic as stipulated in Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code, focusing on the criminological aspects of the offense and the sanctions applied to its perpetrators. This study is conducted using a normative juridical approach, combining conceptual analysis with a criminological perspective. The state is required For uphold law based on proof empirical and logical rational , whereas practice supernatural is in difficult metaphysical territory proven in a way law . This is where appear dilemma between respect to culture and implementation law modern criminal law . Offenses related to supernatural/magical powers are legally regulated in the New Criminal Code, Article 252 paragraphs 1 and 2, p. This arranged Due to the widespread practice of shamanism or fortune-telling in society, this practice can be misleading and detrimental to those who believe in it, and can be considered a form of fraud. Article 252 of According to Law Number 1 of 2023 regarding the Criminal Code (KUHP), a person who offers service or confess own strength supernatural For cause suffering or death for others can punished . The purpose of the article This is give protection law to public from fraud based trust supernatural . Economic and social factors like poverty , inequality , and injustice can cause the tension that triggers criminal acts people commit actions criminal in room scope natural supernatural or black magic.

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AU  - Yasir Mukhtadi Lubis
AU  - Kartina Pakpahan
AU  - Elvira Fitriyani Pakpahan
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/01/03
TI  - A Criminological Review of the Crime of Witchcraft in Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP)
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Forum on Psychology, Law, and Education (IFPLE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 517
EP  - 525
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-531-7_52
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-531-7_52
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