The end of the 'investigating prosecutors' era, the importance of 'public interest representative' objectivity highlighted... The Public Prosecutor's Office on trial.

The era of "investigating prosecutors" is coming to an end as the "public interest representative" responsibility of prosecutors gains prominence, marking a shift in the criminal procedure system. The country is set to undergo a comprehensive transformation in the form of prosecution, with the Central Prosecutors' Office (CPPO) and the Special Prosecution Office (SPO) taking over from the abolished Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the existing SPO.

From October 2nd, prosecutors will no longer have direct investigative authority, with their roles focused on public interest representation, case referral and oversight, and legal supervision. The CPPO and SPO will take charge of case referral, case maintenance, and legal supervision. This shift in roles will lead to a significant change in the criminal justice process, with prosecutors now focusing on legal review and decision-making rather than direct investigation.

The abolition of the prosecutor's direct investigative power means that the responsibility for criminal investigations will now be shared between the CPPO and the police. As a result, prosecutors will be tasked with reviewing completed investigations and determining whether to refer cases to court based on their findings. This change in the prosecutor's role emphasizes the importance of acting as an "independent representative of public interest" in the legal system.