Institusion
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Author
Marzuki, Rusdi (STUDENT ID : 157005136)
(LECTURER ID : 0031036302)
(LECTURER ID : 0008046103)
(LECTURER ID : 0001047403)
Subject
The use of scientific evidence
Datestamp
2022-12-08 02:24:17
Abstract :
Research and investigation is one of the Polri's duties for the community,
because the Police is formed from the community and work for the community, the
Police must be Professional, Modern and Trusted (Promoter). In this case,
environmental crime investigations are carried out through stages of investigation,
prosecution, examination, and settlement and submission of case files. The essence of
investigation in the field of environment is done by gathering information (Pulbaket)
and making Investigative Results Report by expert. Based on Article 96 of Law no. 32
of 2009 on the Control and Management of the Environment, the legal evidence in the
environmental crime suit consists of testimony of witnesses, experts, letters,
instructions, statements of the accused, and I or other evidence. Other evidence is what
is referred to as scientific evidence.
Reports I Letters made by experts may be referred to as scientific evidence.
Scientific evidence is necessary because in the proof of environmental crime cases
generally have difficulty in the presentation and determination of causality
relationships. Environmental proofs are often confined to the presentation of facts and
evidence tools that are often scientific (scientific proof) and involve company secrets.
Moreover, if a company suspected of carrying out environmental offenses of more than
one amount and disposing of waste containing the same elements, especially those that
are chemical and related to Article 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which affirms
the verdict shall be proved by two valid evidences.
This research is a normative juridical analysis descriptive research. The type
of data used is secondary data derived from primary, secondary, and tertiary legal
materials. Secondary data were collected by literature study technique. Furthermore,
the data are analyzed by using qualitative analysis method . . . .
The results of the research indicate that: Preferably, researcher and
investigators of Subdit IV/Tipidter Dit.Reskrimsus North Sumatra Police added by
doing recruitment, education and training; It is advisable that the Subdit IV/Tipidter
Dit.Reskrimsus North Sumatra Regional Police optimize the use of scientific evidence;
And preferably, researcher and investigators often hold scientific discussions on the
judges' judgment in the environmental field.