The Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya (FH UB) held an event called “National Seminar, Curriculum Workshop, and Alumni Gathering” at Novotel Hotel, Cikini Central Jakarta on (287/2024) with the theme “State Asset Rescue Strategy in Handling Corruption Cases Through Study of the Application of the Plea Bargaining Concept and Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) in the Criminal Justice System in Indonesia”.
The event was attended by various speakers who are experts in the field of criminal law, including Prof. Dr. Asep Nana Mulyana as the Deputy Attorney General for General Crimes of the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office, Dr. Didik Farhan as Inspector V of the Attorney General for Supervision and Chair of IKA FH UB, Dr. Febby Mutiara, Academician of the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia, and Fachrizal Afandi Ph.D, Academician of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya.
Dean of the Faculty of Law UB, Dr. Aan Eko Widiarto, S.H., M.Hum, in his speech said that this activity was held not only to study state assets but also to establish friendship with FH UB alumni.
“This seminar is a real manifestation of FH’s commitment to continue to contribute in handling corruption in Indonesia. We hope that through this study and discussion, we can find effective solutions to save state assets,” said Aan.
“In addition to the seminar, we also hold alumni discussions and gatherings to build togetherness and strengthen our alumni network which will later be accommodated by FH UB Alumni Association (IKA),” he said.
Dr. Didik Farhan, who is the Head of IKA FH UB, greatly appreciated this activity.
“I am very happy with the holding of this event, because in addition to broadening our horizons, we can also socialize with the extended family of FH UB,” said Didik.
In addition, Didik also emphasized the importance of synergy between law enforcers and academics in implementing new concepts in the criminal justice system.
“Collaboration between law enforcers and academics is very important to ensure that the implementation of concepts such as Plea Bargaining and DPA can run well and in accordance with legal conditions in Indonesia,” he said.
In the seminar, Prof. Dr. Asep Nana Mulyana in his presentation added the importance of implementing the concept of Plea Bargaining and DPA.
“The implementation of Plea Bargaining and DPA can be an effective strategy to accelerate the process of handling corruption cases and optimizing the return of state assets. This concept has been widely applied in various developed countries and has shown significant results,” he said.
Dr. Febby Mutiara from the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia, also added about the legal and ethical aspects in the implementation of Plea Bargaining and DPA.
“We must ensure that the implementation of this concept does not violate the basic principles of justice and human rights. Strict supervision and clear regulations are needed,” he said.
Meanwhile, Fachrizal Afandi Ph.D., from the Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya added his views on the challenges and opportunities for implementing DPA in Indonesia.
“DPA provides a great opportunity to improve our criminal justice system, but its implementation requires readiness from various parties, both in terms of regulations and human resources,” he explained.
After the seminar, the event was filled with a discussion session discussing the legal education curriculum and an alumni meeting aimed at strengthening the relationship between alumni and alma mater. The participants, both alumni and students, actively discussed and provided valuable input.
The event was closed with an atmosphere full of familiarity and hope that the results of this seminar can provide a real contribution in handling corruption cases in Indonesia. (Rma/FH PR/ UB PR/ Trans. Iir)
