Ministry of Justice Urgently Requests Supreme Court to Minimize Prisoners' Court Appearances

Minister Park Beom-gye is conducting an on-site inspection at Hwaseong Vocational Training Prison. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Tae-min] The Ministry of Justice has urgently requested the Supreme Court to minimize inmates' court appearances in order to prevent the influx of COVID-19 confirmed cases within correctional facilities nationwide.

On the 17th, the Ministry of Justice announced that it asked the Supreme Court's Court Administration Office to minimize inmates' court appearances as much as possible by postponing trial dates, strengthening concentrated trials, and actively utilizing remote video trials. Additionally, when inmates appear in court, they requested understanding to not arbitrarily remove protective equipment such as KF94 masks, face shields, and latex gloves unless there are special circumstances.

On the 14th, the Ministry of Justice also requested the Supreme Prosecutors' Office to cooperate with the 'Correctional Facility COVID-19 Emergency Quarantine Measures,' including minimizing inmates' appearances at the prosecutors' office and wearing protective equipment for those who do appear. Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye also ordered active and close cooperation with the Supreme Prosecutors' Office regarding the emergency quarantine measures on the same day.

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