One job or profession in Indonesia is the job of being a journalist or news
search. Many events experienced journalist who happened at the time of their
duties, for example, when covering a story in an area, or covering a mass
demonstration , not infrequently happens is affected by news of mass rioting , for
example of persecution of the press . Violence and abuse were widespread and not
infrequently leaves trauma felt by journalists. How legal protection of journalists
who have experienced violence in journalistic activities ?
Point 8 in Constitution Number 40 of 1999 on the Pers " in carrying out
his profession journalist protection law " . Legal protection is guaranteed
protection from the government and or public to journalists in carrying out the
functions , rights , obligations and its role in accordance with the provisions of the
legislation in force . In addition to the regulations that provide protection for
journalists , there is also a journalist protection standards issued by the Press
Council by Rule Number : 5/Peraturan-DP/IV/2008 Protection Standard for
Professional Journalists.
Regulation of the legal protection of the press run is not maximized , so it
still raises concerns that violence on journalists . Legal protection given to
journalists is still weak due to the practice still occurs violence experienced.