DPK Adopts Revision to Criminal Procedure Act as Official Party Platform to Abolish Prosecutors' Direct Investigation Rights, Including Supplementary Investigations

The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) officially adopted a revision bill to the Criminal Procedure Act as its party platform today (the 24th), centered on banning direct investigations by prosecutors, including supplementary investigation rights.

Floor Spokesperson Lee Ju-hee told reporters after a policy general meeting of lawmakers held at the National Assembly this afternoon that the party made this decision.

The DPK decided to include in the revision bill measures to abolish prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights while thoroughly expanding protective measures for victims and strengthening mutual checks among investigative agencies.

In particular, the party decided to swiftly push for revisions to the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency Act to establish dedicated departments within the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency to handle supplementary investigations for crimes targeting socially vulnerable groups.

Previously, quite a few lawmakers within the party had raised concerns against abolishing supplementary investigation rights, citing insufficient victim protection.

However, with the launch of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency just over two months away, the conclusion was reportedly reached based on the judgment that the revision of the Criminal Procedure Act could no longer be delayed.

With the DPK adopting the revision as its party platform, political circles are discussing a scenario where the Criminal Procedure Act revision could be processed at a plenary session as early as the 30th, following deliberations by the Legislation and Judiciary Committee.

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