Analisis Yuridis Penerapan Hukum Pidana terhadap Pelaku Eksploitasi Anak melalui Konten Pornografi Pada Platform YouTube di Indonesia

This research examines the juridical aspects of criminal law enforcement against perpetrators of child exploitation through pornographic content on YouTube in Indonesia. The digital era has created new forms of child exploitation requiring comprehensive legal approaches. This research employs normative juridical methods, utilising statutory and case approaches, to analyse the provisions of the Child Protection Act, Electronic Information and Transaction Law, Pornography Law, and Criminal Code relevant to child exploitation cases on YouTube. The results demonstrate that Indonesia's criminal law framework is fundamentally sufficient, yet encounters challenges in implementation.. Key obstacles include difficulties in identifying perpetrators, cross-border digital jurisdiction issues, and coordination between law enforcement and digital platforms. The research recommends legal reforms to address regulatory gaps, strengthening digital capabilities of law enforcement agencies, and enhanced cooperation between government, social media platforms, and communities to create an effective child protection system in the digital realm.