Legal Material • 16 Jul 2025

How to Prove Mens Rea (Malice) in Indonesian Criminal Law

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Understand how to prove *mens rea* (evil intent) in criminal law. Explore the concepts of *dolus*, *culpa*, to the use of evidence in court.

Legal Material • 17 Feb 2026

How to Report a Criminal Act of Forcibly Entering a House Based on the New Criminal Code

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Someone enters a house/yard without permission and doesn't want to leave? See Article 257 of the New Criminal Code: elements of the act, threat of 1–2 years, category II–III fines, plus tips for evidence and safe steps.

News • 01 Jan 2026

Suspects in the Elina Grandmother Violence Case Increase, East Java Prosecutor's Office Prepares Public Prosecutor

www.literasihukum.com/tersangka-kekerasan-nenek-elina-bertambah-kejati-jatim-siapan-jpu

The East Java Regional Police have named a third suspect in the violence case against Grandmother Elina, while the East Java Prosecutor's Office has appointed a public prosecutor.

News • 14 Mar 2026

Commission III of the DPR Urges the Police to Thoroughly Investigate the Attack on Kontras Activist Andrie Yunus

www.literasihukum.com/komisi-iii-dpr-desak-polisi-usut-tuntas-penyerangan-aktivis-kontras-andrie-yunus

The DPR urges the police to thoroughly investigate the acid attack case on a KontraS activist. The victim suffered serious burns. Security guarantees for human rights defenders?

Editorial • 14 Mar 2026

Attacks on Human Rights Defenders Must Not Be Allowed

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Attacks on human rights defenders are a threat to democracy. The state is obliged to thoroughly investigate, protect victims, and guarantee the safety of activists.

News • 06 Mar 2026

Central Jakarta District Court Acquits Delpedro Marhaen in the Incitement Case of the 2025 Demonstration

www.literasihukum.com/pn-jakarta-pusat-vonis-bebas-delpedro-marhaen-dalam-perkara-hasutan-demo-2025

The panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court acquitted Delpedro Marhaen et al. from the charge of inciting demonstrations because the prosecutor failed to prove the element of false news.

News • 11 Feb 2026

Police Stop Investigation into Death of Elementary School Student in Ngada, NTT

www.literasihukum.com/polisi-hentikan-penyelidikan-kematian-siswa-sd-di-ngada-ntt

Ngada Police stop investigation into the case of an elementary school student who died in NTT. No criminal elements, family & school deny bullying. UPTD PPA involved.

News • 03 Feb 2026

Pandji Doesn't Give Up Even Though "Mens Rea" Was Reported 6 Times, Claims No Malicious Intent

www.literasihukum.com/pandji-tak-kapok-meski-mens-rea-dilaporkan-6-kali-klaim-tak-ada-niat-jahat

Pandji Pragiwaksono was reported 6 times regarding the 'Mens Rea' material. The MUI provided input on the impact. The police are investigating alleged incitement & the ITE Law.

News • 22 Feb 2026

Brimob Member Becomes Suspect in the Case of a 14-Year-Old Student Who Died in Tual, Polri Promises Transparent Process

www.literasihukum.com/oknum-brimob-jadi-tersangka-kasus-pelajar-14-tahun-tewas-di-tual-polri-janji-proses-transparan

A Brimob member became a suspect in the case of a student's death in Tual. The National Police promise a transparent process. Charged under the Child Protection Law & Criminal Code.

Legal Material • 24 Feb 2023

How are Individuals and States Held Accountable for Committing International Crimes?

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This article explains the concept of individual and state responsibility in committing international crimes, which is based on the concept of international law.