Han Byung-do, acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party, speaks Friday during a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul. Photo by Asia Today
July 10 (Asia Today) -- Han Byung-do, acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party, said Friday the ruling party recognizes concerns over its plan to abolish prosecutors' supplementary investigative authority and will prepare stronger safeguards during legislative review.
Han made the remarks during a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly.
"The Criminal Procedure Act revision bill submitted yesterday will be the final piece of prosecutorial reform," Han said. "Along with abolishing supplementary investigative authority, we expect investigative agencies to divide their roles and strengthen expertise."
"The Democratic Party is also aware of concerns raised by some," he said. "We will prepare stronger complementary measures through the Legislation and Judiciary Committee review."
