Jung Chung-rae Raises Concerns Over Transferring Debate on Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Rights to the National Assembly
Controversy over the abolition of supplementary investigation rights is growing, along with criticism of the government passing the issue to the National Assembly Check the key issues, including pressure to amend the law before Constitution Day and backlash within the ruling party
Jeong Cheongrae, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the government on the 25th over Prime Minister Kim Minseok's announcement regarding the abolition of the supplemental investigative authority, saying the government had passed the discussion on to the National Assembly.
Former leader Jeong said on Facebook that the government bill should have been submitted to the National Assembly as a complete abolition proposal, and argued that the possibility of stalling should also be examined. He also emphasized that the related legal revisions must be completed by Constitution Day.
At a workshop for elected officials held in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, he also said that amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act and revisions to enforcement decrees should be reviewed together, pointing out that if the schedule is delayed, the launch of the Prosecutors' Office and the Serious Crime Investigation Agency could become difficult. In response, lawmaker Lee Geontae openly pushed back, saying it was a remark that raised questions about the government's position.