Legal Literacy - This article discusses what happens if a police report or complaint is not followed up? Let's look at the explanation in the following article.

Question:

I have just reported a theft to the police station, but my report has not been followed up. What should I do?

A police report or complaint is the right of everyone who knows or experiences a criminal act. The report or complaint must be followed up by the police in accordance with applicable procedures. However, it is not uncommon for police reports or complaints not to be followed up.

Before answering the main question above, it is necessary to first explain the related reports and complaints. Reports and complaints are two terms that are often used in criminal law. Both of these terms have different meanings, both in terms of definition, parties who can submit them, and types of criminal acts that can be reported or complained about.

Differences Between Police Reports and Police Complaints

Based on Article 1 point 24 KUHAP, a report is a notification submitted by a person because of a right or obligation based on law to an authorized official regarding a criminal event that has occurred, is occurring, or is suspected to be about to occur.

Meanwhile, a complaint is a notification accompanied by a request that the public prosecutor prosecute a person who has committed a criminal act.