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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
The role of advocates in handling cases of wives as victims of domestic violence in Indonesia
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Muhammad Rezfah Omar
Abstract
Time has passed swiftly, and it has now been
over two decades since the enactment of Law No. 23 of 2004 concerning the
Elimination of Domestic Violence, commonly referred to as the Domestic Violence
Act (UU PKDRT). This law was officially enacted on 22 September 2004. One of
its most significant breakthroughs was the legal recognition of a victim’s
right to receive legal assistance and advocacy—something that had not been
provided for under the previous Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), which lacked
any provisions for victims to access legal support. Nevertheless, many
advocates still do not fully understand their role in supporting and assisting
wives who are victims of domestic violence. This is partly due to the continued
influence of patriarchal values among some advocates, which often leads to
victims feeling blamed rather than protected. It is essential that advocates
recognise their critical role in addressing cases where wives are subjected to
domestic violence.
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Muhammad Rezfah Omar "The role of advocates in handling cases of wives as victims of domestic violence in Indonesia". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 57-62
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