Relevance of Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the Enforcement of Prisoners’ Human Rights in Correctional Institutions
Downloads
The treatment of prisoners often still deviates from human rights standards. In fact, prisoners are entitled to the same protection before the law as the general public. The purpose of this study is to examine how Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affects the protection of human rights of prisoners in Correctional Institutions. This study applies a normative juridical approach and a descriptive method of analysis. Data were collected using literature study techniques, as well as using qualitative data analysis techniques. The results of the study show that there are still problems related to the fulfillment of prisoners' rights to equality before the law and non-discriminatory treatment in correctional institutions, making Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights relevant to be implemented. Several regulations in Indonesia show that there is a strong legal basis to support the implementation of Article 7 of the declaration. The findings of this study imply the need for optimal enforcement and supervision in fulfilling human rights for prisoners
Buku
Diyah Irawati, Menuju Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Berwawasan Hak Asasi Manusia (Suatu Refleksi Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Sebagai Tempat Pembinaan Narapidana) (UKI Press 2006).
Suparman Marzuki, Hukum Hak Asasi Manusia (Pusham UII 2017).
Jurnal
Agung Rammando, Muhammad Azizul Fajri, ‘Eksistensi Dan Hambatan Penegakan Ham Di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Di Indonesia’ (2024) 6 Causa: Jurnal Hukum dan Kewarganegaraan.
Djernih Sitanggang, Efa Laela Fakhriah, Sigid Suseno, ‘Perlakuan Terhadap Terpidana Mati di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan dalam Perspektif Hak Asasi Manusia’ (2018) 25 Jurnal Media Hukum.
Efraim Jhon Gamis, ‘Perlindungan Hak-Hak Narapidana Terhadap Diskriminasi dalam Lembaga Pemasyarakatan’ (2016) 4 Lex Administratum.
Fajar Putra Prastina R., ‘Jaminan Hak Asasi Manusia Narapidana Daam Pembinaan Narapidana di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan’ (2021) 4 Jurist-Diction.
Fardhan Wijaya Kosasi, ‘Deklarasi Universal Human Right dan Pemenuhan Hak Asasi Bagi Narapidana’ (2020) 7 Justitia.
Ferinando Fachrudin Putra, Padmono Wibowo, ‘Analisis Kebijakan Pembinaan Narapidana dalam Rangka Mewujudkan Sistem Pemasyarakatan yang Manusia dan Berkeadilan’ (2023) 1 Triwikrama: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial.
Hanafi, ‘Upaya Regulatif Pemenuhan Hak-Hak Narapidana Pada Sistem Pemasyarakatan di Indonesia’ (2023) 15 Al’Adl: Jurnal Hukum.
Julita Melissa Walukow, ‘Perwujudan Prinsip Equality Before The Law Bagi Narapidana Di Dalam Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Di Indonesia’ (2013) 1 Lex et Societatis.
Muhamad Rifqi Nazief Hanif, Mitro Subroto, ‘Analisis Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Narapidana Penyandang Disabilitas Berdasarkan Hak Asasi Manusia di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan’ (2023) 3 Jurnal Kawruh Abiyasa.
Penny Naluria Utami, ‘Keadilan Bagi Narapidana di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan’ (2017) 17 Jurnal Penelitian Hukum De Jure.
Rika Nurhayati, ‘Perlakuan Istimewa Bagi Narapidana Koruptor Pada Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Sukamiskin Dihubungkan Dengan Undang-Undang No 12 Tahun 1995 Juncto Peraturan Pemerintah No 32 Tahun 1999 Tentang Syarat-Syarat Dan Tata Cara Pelaksanaan Hak Warga Binaan Pemasyarakatan’ (2024) 4 Jurnal Innovative.
Rizki Putri Suprapto, Maudyna Fitria, Firda Yunita Dewi, ‘Asas Persamaan Perlakuan Dan Pelayanan Di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Terhadap Sel Berfasilitas Mewah’ (2021) 10 Jurnal Rechtens.
Roysimon Wangkanusa, ‘Perlindungan Ham Bagi Narapidana Di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Menurut Undang-Undang Nomor 12 Tahun 1995 Tentang Pemasyarakatan’ (2017) 5 Lex Administratum.
Umi Hamidah Alfita, ‘Perlindungan HAM Terhadap Narapidana Di Lapas’ (2023) 1 Gudang Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu.
Wahyu Abdillah Somantri, Padmono Wibowo, ‘Keadilan Bagi Narapidana Di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan’ (2022) 4 Jurnal Pendidikan dan Konseling.
Laman
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations, 1948) <https://www.un.org/en/udhrbook/pdf/udhr_booklet_en_web.pdf> diakses pada tanggal 22 November 2024.
Perundang-undangan
Undang-undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945.
Undang-undang Nomor 39 Tahun 1999 tentang Hak Asasi Manusia (Lembaran Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1999 Nomor 165, Tambahan Lembaran Negara Republik Indonesia Nomor 3886).
Undang-undang Nomor 12 Tahun 1995 tentang Pemasyarakatan (Lembaran Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1999 Nomor 77, Tambahan Lembaran Negara Republik Indonesia Nomor 3614).
Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 32 Tahun 1999 tentang Syarat dan Tata Cara Pelaksanaan Hak Warga Binaan dan Pemasyarakatan (Lembaran Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1999 Nomor 69, Tambahan Lembaran Negara Republik Indonesia Nomor 3846).
Copyright (c) 2025 Riky Prasetia, Tajul Arifin, Ine Fauzia

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Jurist-Diction (P-ISSN 2721-8392, E-ISSN 2655-8297), published by Universitas Airlangga, is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
This license permits users to:
- Share – copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format;
- Adapt – remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.
These freedoms are granted under the following conditions:
Attribution – You must provide appropriate credit, include a link to the license, and indicate if any changes were made. This may be done in any reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
No additional restrictions – You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that restrict others from exercising the rights granted under the license.
Note: As of Volume 5, No. 1 (2022), Jurist-Diction has adopted the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), replacing its previous license (CC BY-NC-SA).