On the 22nd, when the opposition and opposition parties accepted the arbitration proposal proposed by National Assembly Speaker Park Byung-seok in relation to the Prosecutor’s Office Act (completely depriving the prosecution of investigation rights), the opposition parties held a commemorative photo with the agreement at the meeting held at the National Assembly Speaker’s Office in Yeouido, Seoul on the 22nd. there is. From left, Minjoo Party floor leader Park Hong-geun, National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok, and People’s Power floor leader Kwon Seong-dong. Reporter Hwang Jin-hwanAs the Democratic Party of Korea and the People’s Power accepted National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok’s ‘arbitration plan’, the National Assembly, which was regarding to reach extreme levels of conflict, such as filibuster and ‘splitting session’, first entered a state of lull.
Through this arbitration plan agreed by the ruling and opposition parties, the People’s Power protects the prosecutor’s right to supplement the investigation of the case, and also maintains the right to directly investigate corruption and economic crimes among the six major crimes. interpreted to have been avoided.
On the 22nd, the ruling and opposition parties decided to remove the public officials, election crimes, defense business crimes, and major catastrophes from the prosecution’s direct investigation items (maintaining economic and corruption crimes) and the ability of other investigative agencies to respond to crimes. When this level is reached, the remaining direct investigative powers will also be abolished △ Reduce the six special divisions of the prosecution to three △ Prohibit separate investigations on consignment cases but allow investigations if they do not harm the unity and identity of the crimes △ Form a special judicial reform task force to establish a provisional name for serious crimes They agreed to discuss in depth the overall judicial system, including the Investigation Agency (Korean-style FBI).
In accordance with the premise of separating the prosecution’s investigative powers and prosecution powers, the prosecution’s direct investigation rights for economic and corruption crimes will be temporarily maintained, and the remaining crimes remaining following 1 year and 6 months will also be transferred to a separate investigation agency such as the Heavy Investigation Agency. this is the center
The People’s Power said, “As a result, we stopped the scrutiny.”
A member of the Legislative and Judiciary Committee of the National Assembly said, “The key is to maintain the prosecutor’s right to supplement the investigation of all sentencing cases as it is now.” said
Another lawmaker also said, “It is true that direct investigations continue to decrease, but the result was that the prosecution’s authority as stipulated in the constitution was maintained.” We will continue,” he said.
President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol visits the Jungang Yudeung Market in Jinju-si, Gyeongnam on the 21st and gives thanks to citizens. Takeover photo reporters
Another positive factor is that President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol will soon take office as president. Considering the keynote of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration, which defends the prosecution’s investigative capabilities, it is interpreted that the Democratic Party will not be able to make a unilateral decision on the composition of the heavy investigation agency, such as the proportion of prosecutors to be dispatched to the heavy investigation agency.
A lawmaker said, “If a separate investigation agency is launched with investigative capabilities, the remaining direct investigation authority will be transferred to the prosecution, and this will also include prosecutors by default.” “Can it be made? It will not be possible to repeat the problem while limiting the prosecution’s personnel excessively like the Air Airborne Service,” he said.
On the 22nd, when the opposition and opposition parties accepted the arbitration proposal proposed by National Assembly Speaker Park Byung-seok regarding the Prosecution-Wan Park bill (completely depriving the prosecution of investigative powers), the ruling and opposition party leaders signed the agreement at a meeting held at the National Assembly Speaker’s Office in Yeouido, Seoul on the 22nd. The picture is the agreement. Reporter Hwang Jin-hwan
The opposition and opposition parties are scheduled to convene a plenary session of the National Assembly to deal with the bill on the 28th or 29th.
However, the prosecution strongly objected, including high-ranking officials, including Prosecutor General Kim Oh-su, who expressed their resignation one following another.
In response, a Democratic Party official pointed out, “It is a very irresponsible act to show this kind of behavior as soon as both parties reach an agreement in the National Assembly, which is the legislative body.” We will seek opinions and seek advice.”