Pertanggungjawaban Pidana bagi Pelaku Tindak Pidana Pencemaran dan Perusakan Lingkungan Hidup (Studi Putusan Nomor: 464/PID.B/LH/2022/PN.MTR)

This article or paper aims to Analyze the Law and Criminal Liability for Environmental Pollution Due to Waste Dumping, as well as analyze the Legal Liability in Decision 464/PID. B/LH/2022/PN. MTR. This study uses a normative juridical approach to analyze the application of law and criminal liability in cases of environmental pollution due to waste dumping, based on Decision Number 464/PID. B/LH/2022/PN. MTR. The data was analyzed qualitatively from legal documents, interviews, and literature. The results of the study show that environmental pollution due to B3 waste dumping is a serious violation with a wide impact on the ecosystem and the quality of life of the community. The UUPPLH provides a legal framework to deal with these violations through criminal and administrative sanctions. Decision Number 464/PID. B/LH/2022/PN. MTR shows the strict application of environmental criminal law by imposing sanctions on the perpetrator, Heri Irawan, to provide a deterrent effect. Although effective, strengthening supervision, business compliance, and community involvement are still needed. This collaboration is important to create a sustainable and pollution-free environment.