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Deputy Minister: Child victim of bullying in Central Jakarta entitled to restitution

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection stated a six-year-old victim of bullying who is in a coma is entitled to restitution.
  • The child suffered severe injuries, including an electric shock, at a public play area where exposed electrical cables were present.
  • Legal analysis suggests the perpetrators could face charges under child protection laws, with the family also considering a lawsuit against facility management for negligence.

A six-year-old boy in Central Jakarta, who is in a coma after allegedly being bullied and suffering an electric shock, is entitled to restitution, according to Indonesia's Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Veronica Tan. The right to restitution is guaranteed by existing laws.

"Based on Article 2 of Government Regulation Number 43 of 2017 concerning the Implementation of Restitution for Child Victims of Criminal Acts, victims are entitled to restitution, including in cases of physical and psychological violence," Tan stated in Jakarta on Friday. She expressed regret over the incident, emphasizing that every child deserves to grow and play in a safe environment, free from all forms of violence.

Based on Article 2 of Government Regulation Number 43 of 2017 concerning the Implementation of Restitution for Child Victims of Criminal Acts, victims are entitled to restitution, including in cases of physical and psychological violence.

— Veronica TanDeputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, explaining the legal entitlement to restitution for child victims.

The victim, identified by the initials MW, sustained severe injuries, including a lump and bruises on the back of his head and abrasions on both calves, after coming into contact with exposed electrical cables in a play area. In addition to physical trauma, MW is experiencing psychological distress, including fear and hysteria when encountering people outside his family. "This condition requires continuous support for optimal recovery," Tan added.

The victim's family has filed a police report at the Central Jakarta Metro Police. Legal analysis indicates that the alleged actions of the two reported perpetrators could be classified as physical and psychological violence against a child. They could face charges under Article 76C in conjunction with Article 80, paragraph (2) of Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection, carrying a maximum prison sentence of five years and/or a fine of up to Rp100 million. However, as the alleged perpetrators are minors, the case will be handled under the Juvenile Justice System Law (UU SPPA) Number 11 of 2012.

This condition requires continuous support for optimal recovery.

— Veronica TanDescribing the psychological impact on the victim and the need for ongoing support.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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