Crown Witnesses and The Integrity of Justice: Ethical and Legal Reflections on The Ferdy Sambo Case in Indonesia

Lubis, Fauziah and Lubis, Andi Hakim and Daulay, Mhd Nurhusein and Alias, Mohamad Aniq Aiman (2026) Crown Witnesses and The Integrity of Justice: Ethical and Legal Reflections on The Ferdy Sambo Case in Indonesia. Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law, 14 (2). pp. 411-422. ISSN 2590-4396

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Abstract

This study examines the role of crown witnesses in the Indonesian criminal justice system through the case study of Ferdy Sambo. While crown witnesses have proven effective in uncovering complex criminal networks, their use raises serious issues regardingcredibility, bias, and procedural fairness. The research adopts a normative juridical method,employing statutory and case approach, alongside descriptive-analytical analysis based on secondary data such as court decisions, legal literature, and laws and regulations, with conclusions drawn deductively. The findings indicate that crown witness testimony plays a strategic role in exposing organized crime but remains vulnerable to inconsistencies and motives of leniency that may compromise the rights of the accused and the pursuit of material truth. The novelty of this study lies in a critical analysis of the Ferdy Sambocase as a contemporary precedent,revealingthe ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding the use of crown witnesses from the perspective of human rights and procedural fairness. Accordingly, thestudy recommendslegal policy reform, including strict statutory limitations on the appointment of crown witnesses in criminal cases, enhanced training for judges and prosecutors, and strengthened legal protectionsforbothcrown witnesses and defendants to avoid pressure and manipulation when giving testimony.

Jenis Item:	Artikel
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Crown witness, criminal justice system, Ferdy Sambo case, credibility, fairness
Subjects:	300 Social sciences > 340 Law > 345 Criminal law
Divisions:	Artikel (Jurnal, Koran, Majalah)
Pengguna yang mendeposit:	Mr Muhammad Aditya
Date Deposited:	21 Aug 2026 02:42
Last Modified:	21 Aug 2026 02:42
URI:	http://repository.uinsu.ac.id/id/eprint/26721

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