The Death Penalty for Corruptors in Indonesia: Perspectives of Islamic Law and Positive Law: Opportunities and Challenges

Authors

  • Intan Nur Hidayah Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Putri Majidah Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Amelya Widyanti Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Mekha Br. Sitepu Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Naufal Rafi Shiddiq Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70826/jcisnu.v2i2.831

Keywords:

Corruption, Islamic Law, Death Penalty, Positive Law, Human Rights

Abstract

This study examines the discourse on the death penalty for perpetrators of corruption
in Indonesia from the perspective of Islamic law and positive law. In Islamic law, serious
corruption can be categorized as a fasād fī al-ardḍ which allows for the imposition of the
death penalty. Meanwhile, in Indonesian positive law, Article 2 paragraph (2) of the
Corruption Eradication Law opens up normative space for the application of the death
penalty in certain circumstances. This study also examines the opportunities and
challenges of implementing this policy amidst pressure from human rights, political, and
judicial systems. The results of the study indicate that normatively and sociologically,
the death penalty is worthy of consideration in cases of serious corruption, although its
implementation requires caution and legal reform.

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Published

2025-09-29

How to Cite

Intan Nur Hidayah, Putri Majidah, Amelya Widyanti, Mekha Br. Sitepu, & Naufal Rafi Shiddiq. (2025). The Death Penalty for Corruptors in Indonesia: Perspectives of Islamic Law and Positive Law: Opportunities and Challenges. Jurnal Cendikia ISNU SU , 2(2), 199–206. https://doi.org/10.70826/jcisnu.v2i2.831

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