https://ejournal.unitomo.ac.id/index.php/hukum <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>The Lex Journal: Kajian Hukum dan Keadilan</em></strong> (ISSN Print&nbsp;<a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/1501031827">2581-2033</a>, ISSN Online&nbsp;<a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/1501031827">2580-9113</a>) is a double-blind peer-reviewed law journal and scholarly journal with a national and international outlook, published by the Faculty of Law University of Dr. Soetomo. Lex Journal is a scholarly publication dedicated to exploring critical issues and developments in the field of law and justice. The journal serves as a platform for academics, legal professionals, and researchers to <strong>share rigorous analyses, contemporary perspectives, and innovative research on a wide array of topics within the legal realm</strong>. These include but are not limited to constitutional law, criminal justice, human rights, international law, legal theory, and jurisprudence. The journal aims to foster scholarly dialogue on the role of law in promoting justice, protecting individual rights, and shaping public policy. Through articles, case studies, essays, and book reviews, Lex Journal seeks to contribute to the global discourse on legal reform, social justice, and the rule of law, making it a vital resource for those committed to advancing legal scholarship and practical application in the pursuit of a just society. Whether addressing contemporary legal challenges or historical legal frameworks, Lex Journal stands as a bridge between academic theory and practical law, encouraging readers to reflect on the evolving justice landscape. It is published twice a year in July and December. A related purpose is to provide a systematic review of important initiatives for the development of law and legal practice. The Lex Journal: Kajian Hukum &amp; Keadilan publishes cutting-edge legal scholarship by both academics and legal practitioners. Established in 2017, the Journal finds its roots in a desire to propose constructive, well-reasoned reforms in all areas of the law.</p> Faculty of Law, University of Dr. Soetomo en-US Lex Journal : Kajian Hukum dan Keadilan 2581-2033 https://ejournal.unitomo.ac.id/index.php/hukum/article/view/9083 <p>This research analyzes the regulation and application of criminal sanctions in Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management (PPLH Law) as an instrument of environmental law enforcement in Indonesia. By using the normative juridical research method, this research examines the regulation of criminal sanctions in the PPLH Law, its application in environmental cases, and its effectiveness in realizing environmental protection and management. The results show that the PPLH Law has provided a strong legal basis for the application of criminal sanctions. However, in practice, it still faces various obstacles, such as the complexity of proof, the limited capacity of law enforcement, and conflicts of interest. The effectiveness of the application of criminal sanctions is also not optimal because various factors, such as the quality of investigations, inter-agency coordination, and resource support, influence it. This research recommends the improvement of criminal sanction arrangements in the PPLH Law, strengthening law enforcement institutions and resources, increasing community participation, and applying the principle of restorative justice in the settlement of environmental criminal cases. These efforts are expected to strengthen environmental law enforcement and realize sustainable development in Indonesia.</p> Joice Soraya Muhammad Ansy Althafzufar Copyright (c) 2024 Joice Soraya, Muhammad Ansy Althafzufar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-10-01 2024-10-01 8 2 84 98 10.25139/lex.v8i2.9083