The Bar Association Evaluates the Work Excellence of Prosecutors Nationwide... Highest Average Score of 82.52 Since Introduction

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Lawyers affiliated with the Korean Bar Association evaluated the work excellence of prosecutors at nationwide prosecution offices last year, resulting in an average score of 82.52, the highest since the system was introduced.

On the 6th, the Bar Association announced the results of the '2021 Prosecutor Evaluation' conducted by its members. They selected 20 outstanding prosecutors ranked in the top 10 in the investigation and trial fields respectively, and 19 prosecutors with low scores. Among 25,526 members, 1,074 (4.20%) participated in the evaluation. After receiving and analyzing evaluation forms for 953 investigation prosecutors and 628 trial prosecutors, the Bar Association found that investigation prosecutors scored an average of 81.32 points, and trial prosecutors 84.35 points.

The overall average score was 82.52 points, 1.94 points higher than the previous year's record of 80.58, marking the highest since the Bar Association began evaluating prosecutors in 2015.

Regarding the outstanding prosecutors, the Bar Association reported evaluations such as "making valid and reasonable decisions through quick judgment and procedural compliance," and "listening well to victims' appeals and showing care even for emotional aspects, demonstrating what the attitude of investigative agencies toward victims should be."

On the other hand, for the lower-ranked prosecutors, criticisms included "revealing suspicion by specifically telling the accused that they will be prosecuted," and "mocking by saying 'prosecutors can do anything,' and 'there is a reason when a prosecutor investigates' when the defense attorney raised objections."

The Bar Association stated that it officially requested the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office to reflect these evaluation results in personnel matters.

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