Dr. Muhammad Fatahillah Akbar, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D., lecturer at the Faculty of Law Universitas Gadjah Mada (FH UGM), was invited as an academic respondent at the IKAHI National Seminar titled “Sentencing in the 2023 Criminal Code and the 2025 Criminal Procedure Code: The Implementation of Non-Custodial Sentences and Measures in Indonesia’s Criminal Justice System.” The seminar was part of the 73rd anniversary celebration of the Indonesian Judges Association (IKAHI) under the theme “Trusted Judges, Prosperous Society” and was held on Tuesday (21/4/2026) at the Supreme Court Building in Jakarta.
During the seminar, Dr. Fatahillah Akbar presented academic perspectives on the implementation of non-custodial sentencing, the protection of defendants’ rights, and the importance of legal certainty in applying the new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code. FH UGM’s participation in this national strategic forum reflects the university’s commitment to supporting a more humane, restorative, and justice-oriented criminal justice system in Indonesia. This contribution aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) through strengthening fair and accountable legal institutions, as well as SDG 4 (Quality Education) through academic contributions to legal literacy and capacity building.
