VICTIM WITNESS ROLE IN INVESTIGATION CRIME OF RAPE IN POLSEK BATANG ANAI PADANG PARIAMAN

Abstract

ABSTRACT
In the case of a rape investigation conducted by the police the victim has a very important role,
because without the support of the victims of the investigator will have difficulty in conducting
the investigation. The problems discussed are: 1) How is the role of the crime of rape victim
witness in the investigation process in police Batang Anai? 2) What is the legal protection of
crime victims of rape witness in the investigation process in police Batang Anai ?. The research
approach used is Juridical Sociological approach, the author uses primary data and secondary
data collection techniques to the study interview and study documents, material collected in
qualitative analysis. Conclusion The results of the study: 1) In the process of investigation of
criminal offenses of rape, victim witness has a very important role, In this case, the role of
witnesses as a key witness, which provide information clearly and openly about the crime of
rape which he experienced to the investigator. 2) protection of the law against rape victim
witness criminal acts at the level of the investigation is to be provided a special room at the
police station at the time of giving testimony and shall remain anonymous and LSM shall protect
and make the victim feel safe and are not pressured by any party.
Keywords: Role, Victim Witness, Investigation, Rape.