Gyeonggi Special Judicial Police Makes Declaration of Integrity Ahead of Revised Criminal Procedure Act... First in the Nation

The Gyeonggi Provincial Special Judicial Police announced a “Declaration of Integrity” at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office on September 10, in an effort to strengthen investigators’ ethical standards ahead of the revised Criminal Procedure Act coming into effect early next month. Gyeonggi Province is the first among regional governments nationwide to hold an integrity declaration specifically for special judicial police investigators.

On this day, more than 120 investigators pledged via a written oath to: ▲ perform their duties impartially and transparently in accordance with laws and principles ▲ refrain from accepting unjust benefits such as gifts, entertainment, or conveniences, and from abusing their authority ▲ strictly protect case information and personal information learned during investigations ▲ prohibit intervention in investigations based on personal relationships, blood ties, or regional ties ▲ report any improper investigative orders or irregularities, and ▲ adhere to the principles of due process and human rights protection.

Investigators from the Gyeonggi Provincial Special Judicial Police declared integrity at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office on the 10th. Photo by Gyeonggi Province

This declaration was introduced as the revised Criminal Procedure Act, which removes prosecutors’ investigative command authority, is set to take effect on October 2, thereby expanding the responsibilities and roles of special judicial police. The program was conducted alongside anti-corruption and ethics training, with the aim of improving investigators’ understanding of the law and establishing a fair and accountable investigative culture.

Taking this declaration as an opportunity, the Gyeonggi Provincial Special Judicial Police plans to make personalized ethics, anti-corruption, and integrity training mandatory for investigators, and will organize regular training sessions to ensure a culture of integrity is firmly rooted within the organization.

Furthermore, the agency will work to enhance investigative capabilities in line with the changing criminal justice environment, and aims to build a special judicial police system characterized by professionalism and accountability through ongoing legal and ethics education.

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