Implementation of Legal Protection for Journalists in Safeguarding Local Democracy

Syafriadi, Syafriadi and Syafrinaldi, Rani Fadhilla (2019) Implementation of Legal Protection for Journalists in Safeguarding Local Democracy. In: The Second International Conference on Social, Economy, Education and Humanity (ICoSEEH 2019), 5-7 September, SKA Convention & Exhibition Center, Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia.

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Abstract

One of the reasons for the decline in Indonesia’s ranking in the freedom of the press and expression was due to the many cases of violence against journalists and the criminalization of those who expressed their opinions. Legal protection for journalists is a guarantee given by the government and the public to journalists in carrying out their journalistic duties. The study used an empirical legal approach or non- doctrinal research. This research was conducted in several media from 2011-2018 in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia. The main findings of this study indicate that the phrase of ”protection” in the formulation of Law Number 40 of 1999 concerning the press has given rise to multiple interpretations which resulted in journalists experiencing pressure in carrying out their duties. In conclusion, it is highly recommended that the law should be revised

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