Lee says police will be biggest power, stresses need for reform by gov't body
President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the police will soon wield the greatest power among government agencies, calling for the formation of a government body to be in charge of police reform. The president made the remarks at a Cabinet meeting following the recent passage of a revision to the Criminal Procedure Act, which, when enacted, will completely strip the prosecution of all investigative…
President Lee Jae Myung has stated that the police are set to become the most powerful government agency in the near future. He made this assertion during a Cabinet meeting following the recent amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act. With this new law set to take effect, the prosecution will lose all investigative power, giving it exclusively to the police.
The president's comments came in the wake of a concerning incident on Jeju Island. There, a police officer reportedly closed a missing person case without verifying the woman's whereabouts or safety, leading to widespread criticism of the police's investigation standards. This has fueled skepticism about the police's readiness to handle their growing authority.
President Lee emphasized the need for reform, urging the government to consider establishing a body to oversee police reform. He expressed hope that the government would address these concerns and ensure the police are equipped to handle their enhanced responsibilities.
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