Division of Investigation, Advocacy, Law & Human Rights – ICPF DKI Jakarta

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Division of Investigation, Advocacy, Law & Human Rights of the Indonesian Crime Prevention Institute (LCKI) defines its role as the frontline in handling legal and human rights violations, while driving public advocacy and evidence-based investigations.

🎯 I.PURPOSE

To establish work guidelines for this division in conducting case investigations, legal advocacy, and human rights protection in a professional, transparent, and socially just manner.

💼 II. MAIN DUTIES

1. Conduct investigations into alleged legal and human rights violations.
2. Provide legal assistance to victims of crime or human rights violations.
3. Prepare investigative reports and legal policy recommendations.
4. Carry out public advocacy through campaigns, mediation, and strategic litigation.
5. Establish cooperation with legal aid institutions, the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM), and law enforcement agencies.
6. Develop legal and human rights education for the community.

📋 III. WORK PROCEDURES

1. Case Investigation

• Receive reports or initial findings from the community or LCKI internal sources.
• Verify and collect evidence (interviews, documents, field observations).
• Prepare case chronology and legal analysis.
• Store investigative data securely and confidentially.

2. Legal Assistance

• Provide non-litigation legal aid (mediation, negotiation, consultation).
• Develop litigation strategies if necessary, in cooperation with partner advocates.
• Draft powers of attorney, lawsuits, or legal petitions according to procedures.

3. Public Advocacy

• Prepare social campaigns related to legal and human rights issues.
• Conduct hearings with relevant institutions for case resolution.
• Draft policy briefs and recommendations for government authorities.

4. Education and Outreach

• Organize legal and human rights training for communities and volunteers.
• Prepare educational modules based on real case studies.
• Disseminate information through social media and official LCKI publications.

📌 IV. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure objectivity and integrity in investigation and advocacy processes.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of victim and whistleblower data.
• Submit activity reports to the Chairman and Secretary General.
• Represent LCKI in national legal and human rights forums.

📎 V. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

• Case and investigation report forms.
• Templates for legal assistance letters.
• Investigative reports and policy recommendations.
• Legal and human rights education modules.
• Archives of case documentation and legal assistance.