Ministry of Justice: "Will Faithfully Fulfill Prosecution and Maintenance Roles Starting October 2"

Criminal Procedure Act Amendment Approved at Cabinet Meeting

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With the passage of the Criminal Procedure Act amendment, which centers on abolishing the prosecution’s supplementary investigation authority, the Ministry of Justice announced that it will “faithfully carry out its prosecution role for transferred cases involving livelihood-related and major crimes beginning October 2.”

The Ministry of Justice stated on the 4th in a press notice, “The amended law is scheduled to take effect on October 2, coinciding with the launch of the Prosecution Office and the Major Crimes Investigation Office.” On this day, President Lee Jaemyung convened the 34th Cabinet meeting at the Blue House main building and deliberated and approved the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which includes the abolition of the prosecution’s supplementary investigation authority.

The Ministry of Justice explained, “While the amendment abolishes supplementary investigations by prosecutors, it strengthens controls over the police by allowing prosecutors to request supplementary investigations, corrective actions, and reinvestigations, and enhances measures to protect victims.” It also stated, “We plan to promptly prepare and announce revisions to subordinate regulations such as investigative guidelines, as well as related laws, so they can be implemented in a timely manner through legislative notifications and other procedures.”

Additionally, the Ministry noted, “In consultation with relevant ministries, we will develop necessary organizational structures and budget plans to ensure that the Prosecution Office can carry out its functions without disruption. From October 2, we will fulfill our roles as a prosecutorial agency—indicting and maintaining prosecutions, executing sentences, and recovering criminal proceeds—for transferred cases involving livelihood-related and major crimes.”

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