Han Byung-doo: PPP Equates Political Prosecutors' Power with Public Safety to Mislead Public Opinion

Han Byung-doo, acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party, claimed regarding the issue of completely abolishing prosecutors' supplementary investigation powers that "the People Power Party's argument to maintain the prosecutors' direct investigation powers is evidence of political prosecutors colluding with the People Power Party."

During a floor countermeasures meeting held at the National Assembly today (the 28th), Acting Leader Han stated, "The main culprits of destroying the rule of law are political prosecutors who have monopolized investigative and indicting powers and abused their authority."

He urged, "The People Power Party is equating the prosecutors' authority with public safety, stoking public anxiety, and misleading public opinion. Stop this irresponsible and low-level political strife that obscures the historical task of prosecution reform and blocks the eyes and ears of the public."

Regarding measures following the abolition of prosecutors' supplementary investigation powers through amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act, he emphasized, "We will prepare airtight alternatives to more robustly protect socially vulnerable people and victims while maintaining the total volume of national investigations."

He also stated, "We will pursue high-intensity police and prosecution reforms in tandem to meet public expectations."

Acting Leader Han added, "Considering the gravity of the matter and to enhance the independence of the committee, the National Police Agency's Investigation Innovation TF has been renamed the 'Police Investigation Reform Committee for Enhancing Public Trust.' Rather than just changing the name, it must thoroughly investigate suspicions of shoddy investigations, external pressure, and cover-ups, and produce effective reform proposals that strengthen external controls and victim protection in a way the public can accept."

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