The Nature of Penal Mediation as an Alternative to Settle Copyright Crime on Achieving Justice

Abstract

Penal mediation is an alternative to solve copyright crimes. This study aims to identify the process of the penal mediation system. This study uses a normative method. The results of the study show that the penal mediation as an alternative concept of solutions offered receives a positive response, especially for businessmen which demands efficiency, confidentiality, lasting relationships / cooperation, no formality, and the settlement emphasizes justice. Through the penal mediation process, it can reach the highest peak of justice because of the agreement of the parties involved in the copyright crime case. Both parties can seek and reach the best solution and alternative to resolve the case. The perpetrators and victims can propose compensation to be offered, agreed upon and negotiated between them together so that the solution reached is win-win