The Master of Laws (MIH) Program at UGM organized an academic field lecture for its Victimology course on Monday, October 28, 2024, visiting the Yogyakarta Representative Office of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (Lembaga Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban/LPSK). The event was attended by approximately 40 students from the MIH program who are taking the Victimology course.
The event attended by Dr. Diana Batchelor, a visiting lecturer from the University of Sheffield, who contributed perspectives on victimology and witness and victim protection.
The session opened with remarks from the Head of the LPSK office, followed by a substantive presentation by Yuli Yuliah, S.H., an alumna of the UGM Master of Laws Program covering LPSK's duties and functions, its branch office network, its role in handling cases across Indonesia, and how it works in partnership with other institutions.
The students showed strong enthusiasm for the material presented during the session. More than six students asked questions during the discussion, covering topics such as the government's role in witness and victim protection and the operational organization of LPSK.
The visit concluded with an office tour, giving students a firsthand look at the agency's working environment and facilities.
This academic visit reflects the commitment of the Master of Laws Program at the UGM Faculty of Law to enhancing the quality of education while supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 on quality education. In addition, the program also aligns with SDG 16, which aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, ensure access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions through the development of laws and public policies in Indonesia.
Author: Master of Laws Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada
