Rembug pekon as a Restorative Justice Model: Integrating Local Wisdom and Islamic Law in Criminal Case Resolution in Lampung, Indonesia

Efa Rodiah Nur, Iskandar Syukur, Alfi Husna

Abstract


The criminal justice system in Indonesia often faces challenges such as case accumulation, lengthy settlement processes, and the lack of restoration of relationship between offenders and victims. The restorative justice model through Rembug pekonhas emerged as an alternative approach based on local wisdom, emphasizing case resolution through deliberation and mutual agreement between the offender, the victim, and the community. This study aims to analyze the concept of Rembug pekonas a form of restorative justice implementation, examine the extent to which this mechanism can serve as a solution for resolving criminal cases based on local wisdom, and assess it from the perspective of Islamic law. The research employed a qualitative design with an empirical approach, conducted through in-depth interviews with traditional leaders, village officials, and community members; observations of the Rembug pekonprocess; data triangulation strategies; and analysis of supporting documents such as meeting minutes and village regulations. The results show that Rembug pekonplays a significant role in resolving minor criminal cases, social conflicts, and violations of customary norms in a quick, fair, and deliberative manner. These findings indicate that the Rembug pekonmechanism can complement the national legal system, provided that it is supported by clearer regulations and formal recognition of customary law practices at the local level. Rembug pekondemonstrates that the Lampung customary law community prioritizes maslahah mursalah, placing justice, humanity, and communal harmony above rigid legal compliance. Ultimately, Rembug pekonserves as an epistemological bridge that integrates Islamic law, local customs, and social realities to achieve collective welfare.

Keywords: restorative justice; rembug pekon; dispute resolution; local wisdom; customary law; deliberation.

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