PENEGAKAN HUKUM PIDANA TERHADAP PELAKU TAWURAN PELAJAR DI KOTA PADANG

Abstract

Student brawls in Padang City are a form of juvenile delinquency that involves violence and has the potential to cause fatalities. This study aims to analyze criminal law enforcement against perpetrators of student brawls, especially those with student status, and assess the extent to which the principle of restorative justice has been applied. The research method used is empirical juridical with an analytical descriptive approach, through literature studies and interviews with law enforcement officials, schools, and related agencies. The results of the study show that although the act of student brawls has been regulated in the old Criminal Code and the new Criminal Code as well as the Law on the Juvenile Criminal Justice System, its application in Padang City still tends to be repressive. The diversion and restorative justice mechanisms have not been consistently optimized, so they do not fully reflect the protection and best interests of children. The main obstacles include weak coordination between agencies, low legal awareness, and limited support facilities. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen cross-sector coordination, optimize restorative justice, and continue legal education to effectively prevent student brawls.