People Power Party: "The ruling party's Corruption Investigation Office Act is full of tricks... Whom does this law serve?"

"Only Cheong and the Ruling Party Support... Their Own Gongsoocheo Law"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 5th, the People Power Party criticized the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (PCC) Act, saying, "The government and ruling party, accustomed to habitual rushed legislation, are quietly starting to push for the passage of the PCC Act," and added, "Not only did they suddenly submit a revision bill to the PCC Act to nullify the guaranteed opposition veto power, but they are also preparing all sorts of tricks to pass this bad law."

On the same day, People Power Party spokesperson Bae Jun-young said in a statement, "The government and ruling party should not just push through but should look into why the opposition, prosecution, judiciary, and police are opposing it."

Spokesperson Bae pointed out, "Even the police have turned their backs, opposing the Democratic Party's revision bill to the PCC Act. Last month, the Supreme Court also stepped in, stating that the law should be carefully considered so that the principles of separation of powers and judicial independence are not substantively or procedurally damaged, effectively expressing opposition," and added, "The opposition, prosecution, judiciary, and police all oppose this PCC Act tailored only for them. Only the Blue House and the ruling party are casting affirmative votes."

Bae said, "For whom is the PCC Act intended? Now, even the judiciary and police are voicing concerns in unison about the PCC's abuse of power and infringement of rights," and added, "This means they cannot stand by and watch this bad law that violates the principle of separation of powers and infringes on the people's fundamental rights and the prosecution's investigative authority."

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