The Role of Traditional Institutions in Resolving Crime through A Restorative Justice Approach in Gowa District

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to explore the existence of Indigenous Community and customary legal systems in Gowa Regency, as well as the effectiveness of the restorative justice approach in resolving criminal acts involving Indigenous Community. The research was conducted through interviews with traditional leaders and institutional structures, regional representatives of the Indigenous Community Alliance of the Archipelago, local government officials, and the police. The results indicate that the restorative justice approach is effective in resolving conflicts in several areas of the indigenous community in Gowa Regency. The correlation between customary justice and positive law can be cooperative and adaptable to the changing times to ensure justice for the indigenous community. From this research, it is expected that there will be an improvement in coordination and communication between law enforcement agencies and the indigenous community, the protection and preservation of human rights in the indigenous community, as well as the development of legal regulations to link customary law with the policies of the Gowa Regency government.