Implementation of the Customary Law System in Criminal and Civil Law Enforcement in Coastal Communities

(1) Faculty of Law, Universits Pattimura, Ambon, Indonesia
(2) Faculty of Law, Universits Pattimura, Ambon, Indonesia

Abstract
Introduction: Customary law plays a crucial role in resolving various social conflicts and maintaining justice within the local context.
Purposes of the Research: The objective of this article is to examine the role of customary law in resolving criminal and civil disputes within the coastal communities, focusing on the practices of customary law in Negeri Tamilouw, Maluku.
Methods of the Research: This research employs a normative-empirical approach, combining literature analysis of customary law with direct observation of its application in the Tamilouw community.
Results Main Findings of the Research: The findings of the study show that customary law in the Land of Tamilouw plays an important role in resolving social conflicts through restorative approaches. Communities prefer customary deliberation to taking cases to formal courts, despite challenges in customary law recognition of national law. Customary law is also effective in resolving civil disputes, such as inheritance and property rights, based on local cultural norms.Keywords
DOI
10.47268/pamali.v5i1.2459
Published
2025-03-31
How To Cite
@article{pamali2459, author = {Hadibah Zachra Wadjo and Novyta Uktolseja}, title = {Implementation of the Customary Law System in Criminal and Civil Law Enforcement in Coastal Communities}, journal = {PAMALI: Pattimura Magister Law Review}, volume = {5}, number = {1}, year = {2025}, keywords = {Implementation of Customary Law; Criminal Law; Civil Law; Coastal Communities.}, abstract = {Introduction: Customary law plays a crucial role in resolving various social conflicts and maintaining justice within the local context.Purposes of the Research: The objective of this article is to examine the role of customary law in resolving criminal and civil disputes within the coastal communities, focusing on the practices of customary law in Negeri Tamilouw, Maluku.Methods of the Research: This research employs a normative-empirical approach, combining literature analysis of customary law with direct observation of its application in the Tamilouw community.Results Main Findings of the Research: The findings of the study show that customary law in the Land of Tamilouw plays an important role in resolving social conflicts through restorative approaches. Communities prefer customary deliberation to taking cases to formal courts, despite challenges in customary law recognition of national law. Customary law is also effective in resolving civil disputes, such as inheritance and property rights, based on local cultural norms.}, issn = {2775-5649}, pages = {182--191} doi = {10.47268/pamali.v5i1.2459}, url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/pamali/article/view/2459} }
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1. | Title | Title of document | Implementation of the Customary Law System in Criminal and Civil Law Enforcement in Coastal Communities |
2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Hadibah Zachra Wadjo; Faculty of Law, Universits Pattimura, Ambon; Indonesia |
2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Novyta Uktolseja; Faculty of Law, Universits Pattimura, Ambon; Indonesia |
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3. | Subject | Keyword(s) | Implementation of Customary Law; Criminal Law; Civil Law; Coastal Communities. |
4. | Description | Abstract | Introduction: Customary law plays a crucial role in resolving various social conflicts and maintaining justice within the local context.Purposes of the Research: The objective of this article is to examine the role of customary law in resolving criminal and civil disputes within the coastal communities, focusing on the practices of customary law in Negeri Tamilouw, Maluku.Methods of the Research: This research employs a normative-empirical approach, combining literature analysis of customary law with direct observation of its application in the Tamilouw community.Results Main Findings of the Research: The findings of the study show that customary law in the Land of Tamilouw plays an important role in resolving social conflicts through restorative approaches. Communities prefer customary deliberation to taking cases to formal courts, despite challenges in customary law recognition of national law. Customary law is also effective in resolving civil disputes, such as inheritance and property rights, based on local cultural norms. |
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