Breakthrough Strategy in Implementation of Adat Law over Resolution to Cohabitation as Crime in Indonesia according to Restorative Justice Theory

Research on adat law aimed to resolve criminal cohabitation is deemed legal breakthrough outside national legal system in Indonesia. Adat law is intangible, where it is owned by every tribe in Indonesia. This research is aimed to describe how adat law can serve as an instrument to handle the case of cohabitation (Javanese term: kumpul kebo). The concept of diversion and restorative justice is an alternative resolution, intended for informal resolution where all related parties are involved in the offense. In terms of case of cohabitation, the case is settled under kinship spirit and humanity. This legal settlement is intended to protect related parties from harming potential and is performed by involving victims, members of public, and perpetrators, all aimed for improvement and reconciliation among parties involved in the criminal offense