The Fulfilment of Economic and Social Rights for Fishermen in Umbul Tanjung Village: Problems and Local Government’s Policy

Abstract The fishermen in Umbul Tanjung Village, Banten, is facing the problem of decreasing of fish caught. The presence of fishermen from other areas using equipment with greater catch capacity has made it difficult for the fishermen of Umbul Tanjung Village to meet their daily needs. Beside the presence of fishermen from other places, fishermen in Umbul Tanjung Village also faces another problem, namely waste, which polluted sea water. The waste problem has polluted fisheries sea area causing disturbance to the fishermen when they catch the fish. At polluted sea area, the number of fish becomes less rather than sea area without waste. Those problems indicate that the economic and social rights of the people of Umbul Tanjung Village have not been fulfilled optimally. This study focused on discussing the problems faced by fishermen in Umbul Tanjung Village and the policy taken by the local government to overcome these problems. This study used socio-legal (non-doctrinal) research methods. The data used in this study consists of primary and secondary data. The primary data were collected using interviews and observations, while the secondary data were collected through library research. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively. This study concludes that more significant efforts are still needed from the local government to assist fishermen in Umbul Tanjung Village in meeting their living needs who depend on their livelihood as fishermen. Synergy between government agencies also needs to be strengthened.