LEGAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE PLACEMENT OF INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS AS A STRATEGY TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
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https://doi.org/10.33603/hermeneutika.v10i1.10978Keywords:
Indonesian migrant workers, human trafficking, legal protectionAbstract
The placement of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) is a strategic issue that not only impacts the national economy but is also closely linked to legal protection and the prevention of human trafficking (TPPO). The prevalence of non-procedural placement practices indicates persisting gaps within the national legal system, leaving PMI vulnerable to exploitation. This study aims to analyze the implementation of PMI placement policies as a legal instrument in preventing TPPO. The research adopts a positivist paradigm with a normative juridical approach, examining statutory regulations, jurisprudence, legal literature, and relevant international documents, complemented by interviews as supporting data. The data were analyzed qualitatively using a descriptive-analytical method to formulate appropriate legal concepts. The findings show that Law No. 18 of 2017 on the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers provides a strong legal foundation by regulating protection during pre-placement, placement, and post-placement stages. Furthermore, Law No. 21 of 2007 on the Eradication of Human Trafficking serves as a key instrument in prosecuting illegal recruitment networks. However, the implementation of these regulations still faces challenges, including weak supervision, low legal literacy among prospective PMI, and limited inter-agency coordination. Therefore, TPPO prevention strategies must be carried out comprehensively through strengthening national regulations, optimizing the supervisory role of institutions, improving public legal literacy, and harmonizing with international legal instruments. With such an approach, PMI placement policies can function effectively not only as a mechanism for labor mobility but also as a safeguard against human trafficking practices.
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