A STRATEGY FOR SAFEGUARDING THE LEGAL INTERESTS OF BEACH CLUB MANAGEMENT FROM ILLICIT PRACTICES IN THE BADUNG DISTRICT, BALI

Abstract

The growth of beach clubs in Badung Regency has witnessed an annual increase of 100%. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the beach club tourism industry demonstrated resilience by adhering to limited visitation in compliance with health protocols recommended by the Bali Provincial government. Operational activities continued during the pandemic, featuring various attractions such as live music and DJs. Tourists engaged in activities like dancing to the music, swimming in provided pools, sunbathing in cabanas and daybeds, and dining in restaurants and cafes, while also enjoying beverages at the bar. However, the lively events, often extending into the early morning hours, raised public concerns about the crowd permits held by these businesses, causing disruptions to the surrounding community. The swift expansion of beach club developments, while positively impacting society, has concurrently led to an increase in criminal activities, particularly acts of thuggery. Motivated by strength and power, these criminal acts are often associated with achieving individual or group interests within the realm of crime. To comprehensively understand these dynamics, data collection involved various techniques such as observation, interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and literature review. Ten beach club managers in Badung Regency participated in in-depth interviews as informants. The analysis of gathered data was conducted using qualitative data analysis methods.

Keywords: Security, Legal Measures, Criminal Behavior