Han Byeong-do, acting leader of the Democratic Party and floor leader, stated on July 21 that a forum has been established to alleviate even 1% of the public's anxiety regarding the proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law, part of judicial reform.
During a policy meeting held at the National Assembly with experts, Han remarked, "Judicial reform is a mandate from the people to correct the abuses of unchecked power and to create a society where all are equal."
He emphasized, "Establishing a system where investigative agencies conduct investigations and prosecutorial agencies handle prosecutions is common sense and a task assigned to us."
Han further noted, "To complete the reform of fully separating investigation and prosecution, we must finalize the amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law without delay."
He added, "The Democratic Party will make every effort to minimize gaps in protecting vulnerable members of society and to establish a responsible investigation system."
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is pushing for amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law that include the abolition of supplementary investigation authority to ensure the normal launch of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Agency in October. However, there are concerns within the party that abolishing the supplementary investigation authority could have adverse effects on victims in exceptional cases such as sexual violence and child and elder abuse, leading to calls for its retention.
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