Review of international conventions and jurisdictions on piracy control in Indonesia

The existence of piracy, especially in connection with the attempted robbery that occurs in water areas, has long been recognized. The latest incidents of Somali piracy on an Indonesian ship with the hostage taking of the crew in exchange for large-scale ransom from the Indonesian government and the piracy of the Straits of Malacca (in western Malaysia) have attracted the attention of the World Association for the Recognition of Pirates. There were no restrictions on circulation and their functions. The problem of piracy requires many aspects. Most pirate attacks occur in the Anambas, Natuna and Marundang Islands, areas where pirates use the darkness of night to attack ships. The punitive response of Indonesian authorities to the arrested pirates is also very mild and superficial, and this issue has raised the concern of the international community. In Indonesia, the punishment for pirates is two to four years in prison. It is therefore appropriate for the international community to establish a tribunal and to restore international criminal justice by determining the amount of a fixed penalty in its rules of procedure for the crime of piracy.