The death penalty is a controversial topic due to its implications for human rights, particularly the right to life, considered a fundamental right. Some argue that the death penalty violates this right, while others believe it is a form of justice for severe crimes. This research explores the debate between the death penalty and human rights using a normative, juridical method and literature review. Some countries still practice the death penalty, while others have abolished it, citing concerns about justice and fairness. The criminal justice system often exhibits disparities, with marginalized groups facing higher rates of execution than wealthier or majority individuals. These inequalities challenge the principle of equality before the law and the integrity of justice. Efforts to reform include restricting or abolishing the death penalty due to concerns about law enforcement abuse, judicial errors, and ineffectiveness in deterring crime. The debate over its place in justice systems remains ongoing.

1. Introduction
2. Practice of Death Penalty
    A. General
    B. The Death Penalty Debate in Indonesia
3. Whether Death Penalty Violates Human Right?The Controversies
4. Reformulating Death Penalty
5. Indonesia’s Position on Death Penalty
6. Conclusion

• Joko Sriwidodo(Associate Professor of Law at Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya. Dr., S.H., M.H.) Corresponding author
• Diana Fitriana(Magister of Law at Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya. S.H., M.H. )
• Dwi Andayani Budisetyowati(Associate Professor of Law at Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya. Dr., S.H., M.H.)