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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2024)
The position of visum et repertum and the legal consequences of refusal of autopsy by the families of crime victims
Authors
Riszki Apriliyanto, Umi Enggarsasi
Abstract
Indonesia is a rule of law country that requires all aspects of life to
comply with the laws and regulations applicable in its territory. The
involvement of law enforcement in the investigation of criminal acts is very
important to legally determine the occurrence of criminal acts, determine the
sequence of events, identify the motives behind criminal acts, and identify the
tools used to commit criminal acts. Visum et Repertum is a type of medical
evidence used in the judicial process in Indonesia. Rejection of autopsy
procedures by victims' families often occurs and is a matter of debate in the
Indonesian legal system. Refusal of an autopsy by the victim's family can
hamper the investigation and evidentiary process in complex criminal cases. The
legal implications of refusing an autopsy can affect the continuity of the
legal process and justice for all parties involved. Therefore, legal protection
for the position of Visum et Repertum needs to be strengthened by considering
the interests of the legal process and benefits for the wider public interest.
The method used is normative analysis which uses a legislative approach and
examines relevant cases. The data used comes from secondary sources, especially
library research which includes laws, court decisions and other relevant
publications. The aim of this research is to analyze the role of Visum et
Repertum as evidence in criminal procedural law and the legal consequences of
the victim's family's refusal to carry out an autopsy. The research results
show that Visum et Repertum has a crucial role as valid medical evidence in the
criminal procedural legal process. Nevertheless, several concrete steps have
been taken to improve the implementation of criminal law in this regard.
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Pages:230-236
How to cite this article:
Riszki Apriliyanto, Umi Enggarsasi "The position of visum et repertum and the legal consequences of refusal of autopsy by the families of crime victims". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 230-236
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