Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi efektivitas penerapan sanksi pidana terhadap pelaku illegal fishing setelah berlakunya Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja (UU Cipta Kerja) dan mengidentifikasi perbedaan substansial dalam ketentuan sanksi pidana terhadap illegal fishing sebelum dan sesudah UU Cipta Kerja. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian normatif dengan pendekatan perundang- undangan, kasus, dan konseptual. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan hukum terhadap pelaku illegal fishing pasca UU Cipta Kerja masih belum efektiv dalam mencapai keadilan. Penenggelaman kapal, yang sebelumnya efektif, mengalami penurunan karena berbagai faktor, termasuk perubahan kebijakan, tekanan politik, dan pertimbangan hukum internasional. Terdapat perbedaan signifikan dalam penegakan hukum sebelum dan sesudah UU Cipta Kerja, yang memengaruhi kualifikasi tindak pidana dan penjatuhan hukuman. Penelitian menyarankan peningkatan pengawasan, kerjasama internasional, edukasi publik, dan pemanfaatan teknologi untuk meningkatkan efektivitas penegakan hukum terhadap illegal fishing.



Kata Kunci : Penerapan Hukum, Illegal Fishing, UU Cipta Kerja

This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of criminal sanctions against illegal fishing offenders after the enactment of the Job Creation Law (Law No. 11 of 2020) and to identify the substantial differences in the provisions of criminal sanctions against the illegal fishing before and after the Job Creation Law. This study used normative research methods with legislative, case, and conceptual approaches. The results of the study indicated that the enforcement of law against illegal fishing offenders post-Job Creation Law is still ineffective in achieving justice. The sinking of ships, which was previously effective, has declined due to various factors, including policy changes, political pressure, and considerations of international law. There is a significant difference in law enforcement before and after the Job Creation Law, which affects the qualifications of criminal acts and the imposition of penalties. The research suggests the enhancing supervision, international cooperation, public education, and the utilization of technology to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement against illegal fishing. Keywords: Law Enforcement, Illegal Fishing, Job Creation Law