Penegakan Hukum Lingkungan Di Indonesia

Abstract

Law enforcement aims to enhance order and legal certainty within society. This process includes organizing the functions, duties, and authorities of institutions responsible for implementing the law, in accordance with their respective mandates, and is based on an effective system of cooperation to achieve the intended objectives. The stage of societal development in which the law is applied influences how law enforcement is carried out. In modern societies characterized by rationality, high levels of specialization, and differentiation, law enforcement organizations become increasingly complex and exhibit a high degree of bureaucracy.

This study applies a qualitative approach with a normative juridical orientation. Environmental law enforcement through criminal law mechanisms involves three principal issues within the criminal law framework, as reflected in legislation that plays a significant role in restructuring social order. In the context of environmental management, civil law constitutes one of the essential components of environmental law enforcement. When environmental pollution or destruction occurs, there are affected parties, which may include individuals, communities, or the state. The Environmental Protection and Management Law (UU PPLH) regulates environmental law enforcement procedures through civil mechanisms under Chapter XIII, Articles 84 to 93.