Limits of Criminal Liability in Public Auctions by Indonesian Officials

Authors

  • Mhd. Ansor Lubis University of Medan Area, Indonesia
  • Aras Firdaus Quality University, Indonesia
  • Ica Karina University of Santo Thomas, Indonesia
  • Muslim Harahap Harapan University, Indonesia
  • H. Abdul Lawali Hasibuan Dharma Agung University, Indonesia
  • Gerald Elisa Munthe University of Medan Area, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31000/ijlp.v6i1.16171

Keywords:

criminal liability, auctions, public officials, state administrative law, state system

Abstract

The implementation of auctions by public officials is part of government action that has administrative and criminal legal implications. In practice, legal issues often arise that lead to criminal liability for auction officials, especially when procedural deviations or abuse of authority occur. This study aims to analyze the limits of criminal liability in the implementation of auctions by public officials based on the Indonesian constitutional system. The research method used is normative legal research with a statutory and conceptual approach. The results show that criminal liability for public officials in the implementation of auctions must be clearly demarcated between administrative errors and criminal acts, while still paying attention to the principle of legality, general principles of good governance, and the doctrine of abuse of authority. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen regulations and harmonize state administrative law and criminal law to create legal certainty and protection for public officials in carrying out their duties

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Published

2025-05-25

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Law and Policy Studies

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