The parliamentary legislation and judiciary committee holds a plenary meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap
A bill aimed at stripping the prosecution of its supplementary investigative authority was referred to a parliamentary agenda coordination committee Wednesday amid disagreements between rival parties.
The National Assembly's legislation and judiciary committee referred the revision to the Criminal Procedure Act to the agenda coordination committee earlier in the day amid protest from the main opposition People Power Party (PPP).
An agenda coordination committee is formed when mediation is needed over contentious bills between political parties.
The committee can deliberate on legislation for up to 90 days. However, if at least four of its six members vote in favor, the bill is referred to the standing committee for immediate voting.
