Press Law Education for Journalists in Facing the Risks of Digital Criminalization
), Akmar Efendi(2), Selvi Harvia Santri(3), Rahima Azzahra(4), Faizi Parsa(5)
(1) Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
(2) Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
(3) Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
(4) Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
(5) Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Corresponding Author
Abstract
Introduction: In the digital era, journalists increasingly face the risk of criminalization due to journalistic work interpreted through multi-interpretative provisions of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law and the Criminal Code. This condition creates tension between press freedom as a constitutional function and law enforcement practices that ignore the Press Law as lex specialis.
Purposes of The Devotion: The purpose of this article is to provide legal education for journalists to strengthen their understanding of press law and reduce the risk of digital criminalization in journalistic practices.
Method of The Devotion: This community service activity employed legal education methods through lectures, discussions, and case studies involving journalists to enhance awareness of press freedom, social responsibility, and press dispute resolution mechanisms.
Results Main Findings of the Devotion: The results of the community service activity indicate an increase in journalists’ understanding and legal awareness regarding the balance between press freedom and social responsibility in carrying out the journalistic profession. Participants gained a more comprehensive understanding of the risks of digital criminalization, particularly those arising from the application of multi-interpretable provisions in the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE). In addition, this activity encouraged journalists to implement preventive measures through the strengthening of journalistic ethics, fact verification, and compliance with the principles of press law.
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DOI
10.47268/aiwadthu.v6i1.3677
Published
2026-03-31
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| 1. | Title | Title of document | Press Law Education for Journalists in Facing the Risks of Digital Criminalization |
| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country |
Syafriadi Syafriadi; Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru; Indonesia |
| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country |
Akmar Efendi; Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru; Indonesia |
| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country |
Selvi Harvia Santri; Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru; Indonesia |
| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Rahima Azzahra; Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru; Indonesia |
| 2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Faizi Parsa; Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru; Indonesia |
| 3. | Subject | Discipline(s) | |
| 3. | Subject | Keyword(s) | Press Law; Legal Education; Journalists; Digital Criminalization. |
| 4. | Description | Abstract | Introduction: In the digital era, journalists increasingly face the risk of criminalization due to journalistic work interpreted through multi-interpretative provisions of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law and the Criminal Code. This condition creates tension between press freedom as a constitutional function and law enforcement practices that ignore the Press Law as lex specialis.Purposes of The Devotion: The purpose of this article is to provide legal education for journalists to strengthen their understanding of press law and reduce the risk of digital criminalization in journalistic practices.Method of The Devotion: This community service activity employed legal education methods through lectures, discussions, and case studies involving journalists to enhance awareness of press freedom, social responsibility, and press dispute resolution mechanisms.Results Main Findings of the Devotion: The results of the community service activity indicate an increase in journalists’ understanding and legal awareness regarding the balance between press freedom and social responsibility in carrying out the journalistic profession. Participants gained a more comprehensive understanding of the risks of digital criminalization, particularly those arising from the application of multi-interpretable provisions in the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE). In addition, this activity encouraged journalists to implement preventive measures through the strengthening of journalistic ethics, fact verification, and compliance with the principles of press law. |
| 5. | Publisher | Organizing agency, location | Faculty of Law Pattimura University |
| 6. | Contributor | Sponsor(s) | This community service activity was funded by Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru |
| 7. | Date | (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2026-03-31 |
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| 10. | Identifier | Digital Object Identifier | 10.47268/aiwadthu.v6i1.3677 |
| 11. | Source | Title; vol., no. (year) | AIWADTHU: Jurnal Pengabdian Hukum; Volume 6 Issue 1, March 2026 |
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