Criminal Procedure Act and National Assembly Act Amendments Submitted to Plenary Session Today... 3-Day Filibuster Showdown Expected

The Democratic Party of Korea is set to push for the passage of an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which centers on abolishing prosecutors' right to request supplementary investigations, at the National Assembly plenary session today (July 30).

With the People Power Party planning to counter this with an unlimited debate, or filibuster, a intense head-on clash between the ruling and opposition parties over prosecution reform legislation appears inevitable.

The amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act submitted to the plenary session today contains provisions to abolish prosecutors' right to request supplementary investigations while substantially granting the police the right to demand supplementary investigations, and strengthening victims' right to raise objections.

The Democratic Party views this as the final legislation to complete the full separation of investigation and indictment ahead of the launch of the Prosecution Service and the Serious Crime Investigation Agency in October.

The Democratic Party is also expected to submit an amendment to the National Assembly Act that would shorten the fast-track review period for designated agenda items from the current maximum of 330 days to 90 days.

As the People Power Party plans to conduct a filibuster in opposition to these bills, a standoff featuring a filibuster lasting at least three days and two nights is likely to ensue.
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