Lalu Arafath Gymnastiar Rahman, Syamsul Hidayat, Ruli Ardiansyah

IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW ON THE RIGHT TO HEALTH SERVICES FOR PRISONERS : A CASE STUDY AT CLASS IIB PRAYA DETENTION CENTER

Introduction

Implementation of law on the right to health services for prisoners : a case study at class iib praya detention center. Investigates the implementation of prisoners' right to health services at Praya Detention Center. Despite legal regulation, inadequate facilities impede full fulfillment, impacting inmate well-being.

Abstract

This study, titled Implementation of Law on the Right to Health Services for Prisoners : A Case Study at Class IIB Praya Detention Center, aims to determine whether prisoners' rights to health services are stipulated in the relevant laws and regulations, and how the implementation of the fulfilment of prisoners' health service rights is carried out at Class IIB Praya Detention Center. The research employs both empirical and normative methods, utilizing legislative, conceptual, and sociological approaches. The findings indicate that the right to health services for prisoners is indeed regulated in the existing legal framework. However, the fulfilment of these health service rights at Praya Detention Center has not been fully achieved. The lack of adequate health facilities negatively impacts the health and well-being of prisoners. This limitation often leads to insufficient access to necessary medical care, an increased risk of disease transmission, and a reduced quality of life for inmates. These issues may be attributed to inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of medical personnel, and budgetary constraints. Keywords: Right to Health Services, Prisoners, Detention Center.  

Review

This study addresses a critically important issue: the implementation of the right to health services for prisoners, specifically examining the situation at the Class IIB Praya Detention Center. The abstract clearly outlines the study's dual objective: to ascertain the legal basis for these rights and to evaluate their practical fulfillment. Employing a mixed-methods approach combining empirical and normative research with legislative, conceptual, and sociological lenses, the research establishes that while the right to health services is legally codified, its actual implementation at the Praya Detention Center remains significantly deficient. This focus on a specific case study provides a valuable real-world context for understanding a pervasive challenge in detention facilities. While the abstract effectively highlights the core problem—inadequate health facilities, insufficient access to medical care, increased disease transmission risk, and reduced quality of life due to infrastructure, personnel, and budgetary constraints—it leaves several crucial methodological details unspecified. For an empirical study, a more explicit mention of the data collection methods (e.g., interviews with inmates/staff, document analysis, observations) would significantly strengthen the perceived rigor. Furthermore, while the abstract identifies the issues, it does not offer insight into the *specific manifestations* of these problems within the Praya Detention Center, nor does it hint at the *underlying causes* beyond general resource limitations. A deeper analysis exploring the specific policy gaps or systemic failures contributing to these challenges would enhance the findings' depth. Overall, this study tackles a pertinent and often overlooked area of human rights and public health. For the full paper to maximize its impact, it should elaborate considerably on the empirical findings, providing concrete examples and qualitative or quantitative data to substantiate the claims of "inadequate facilities" and "insufficient access." Crucially, the discussion should extend beyond merely identifying problems to offering actionable recommendations for policymakers and detention center administrators, drawn directly from the study's findings. A robust set of recommendations, detailing how the identified legal frameworks can be better enforced and resourced, would significantly elevate the paper's contribution to improving the health and well-being of prisoners.

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