[Breaking News] Adjustment of Prosecution and Police Investigation Authority, Amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act Passed by the National Assembly
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] On the 13th, the National Assembly held a plenary session and passed the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which adjusts investigative authority between the prosecution and the police.
On that day, 167 members participated in the vote, with 165 in favor, 1 against, and 1 abstention.
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The core of the amendment is to limit the prosecution's authority to direct investigations over the police and to allow the police to conclude investigations on their own if they determine there is no suspicion.
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