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PPP Urges President Lee to Veto Bill Stripping Prosecution's Investigative Powers

Created at 3 Aug · 2:26 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP) has called on President Lee Jae Myung to veto a recently passed bill that would abolish the prosecution's direct investigative powers. The PPP argues the legislation undermines the rule of law and benefits criminals.

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Key Numbers

175-2vote count for bill passage

Who's Involved

People Power Party (PPP)
main opposition party urging veto
Lee Jae Myung
President urged to veto bill
Jang Dong-hyeok
PPP leader calling bill a 'death sentence'
PPP Urges President Lee to Veto Bill Stripping Prosecution's Investigative Powers

↳ Why This Matters

This legislative change represents a significant shift in South Korea's legal and political landscape, potentially altering the balance of power between investigative bodies and impacting the prosecution's ability to pursue cases, particularly those involving high-profile individuals.

Key facts

  • The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is urging President Lee Jae Myung to veto a bill.
  • The bill seeks to strip the prosecution of its direct investigative powers.
  • PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok criticized the bill, calling it detrimental to the rule of law.
  • The legislation passed the National Assembly with a significant majority.
  • Under the revised law, prosecutors will request judicial police to conduct supplementary investigations.

The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) in South Korea has called on President Lee Jae Myung to veto a recently passed bill that would abolish the prosecution's direct investigative powers. PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok described the legislation as a 'death sentence' for the rule of law and a measure that would primarily benefit criminals.

The PPP's appeal comes as part of a broader prosecution reform drive by the ruling party, which aims to dismantle the current prosecution structure and establish separate agencies for investigations and indictments. The bill, which passed the National Assembly with a 175-2 vote despite opposition protests, will remove the prosecution's authority for direct and supplementary investigations. Instead, prosecutors will be able to request judicial police officers to conduct these supplementary investigations.

Jang warned that failing to veto the bill could lead to increased public calls for President Lee's impeachment, citing opposition from a majority of the public, legal experts, and some ruling party lawmakers who are concerned about weakened victim protections.

Frequently asked questions

The bill aims to abolish the prosecution's direct investigative powers, allowing them to request judicial police for supplementary investigations instead.

The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is urging President Lee to veto the bill.

The PPP argues the bill undermines the rule of law, benefits criminals, and could weaken protection for victims.

The bill passed the National Assembly with a vote of 175 in favor and 2 against.

What Happens Next

01President Lee Jae Myung is expected to decide whether to veto the bill.

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How It Developed

The People Power Party (PPP) urged President Lee Jae Myung to veto a bill.
The bill aims to abolish the prosecution's direct investigative powers.
PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok stated the bill is a 'death sentence' for the rule of law.
Jang warned of growing calls for Lee's impeachment if he does not veto the bill.
The legislation passed the National Assembly with a 175-2 vote.
The bill allows prosecutors to request judicial police for supplementary investigations.
The reform is part of a broader drive to dismantle the prosecution service.

Sources

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PPP urges Lee to veto bill on stripping prosecution of investigative powersYonhap News Agency

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