South Korea Abolishes Prosecutors' Investigation Rights
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South Korea's Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum announced the government's final decision to abolish prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights. This reform, initially supported by Kim for further deliberation, faced criticism as a politically motivated move. The government will leave the final legislation to parliament.
South Korea Abolishes Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Rights; Presidential Office Respects Decision
South Korea's presidential office stated it respects the National Assembly's legislative process and final decision after the Criminal Procedure Act, which abolishes prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights, passed the plenary session. The government views this amendment as a significant reform aimed at preventing the monopolization and abuse of power by separating investigation and prosecu…
South Korea abolishes prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights
South Korea's National Assembly on July 31 passed a bill to abolish prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights, effectively ending their investigative powers after 78 years. The vote took place d…