Legal and Prosecution Reform Committee to Suspend Sessions for Two Weeks Due to COVID-19 Situation
[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] The Ministry of Justice's Justice and Prosecution Reform Committee has decided to recess for two weeks to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
The Reform Committee announced on the 2nd that it decided to recess on that day and the 9th, and plans to hold meetings after the 16th of next month, but will decide whether to hold them again depending on the situation.
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Launched in September last year under the direction of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, the Reform Committee holds meetings every Monday and has issued a total of 14 recommendations as of the 24th of last month. The 14th recommendation included the need to amend the Criminal Procedure Act to guarantee the rights of defense counsel to advise, consult, and express opinions during suspect interrogations.
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