PM stresses importance of police roles under new law enforcement system
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Tuesday that a police reform committee will be established under her office to ensure a responsible and fair policing system as the law enforcement agency is set to take on greater roles according to the government's sweeping prosecution reform. Starting Oct. 2, the police will assume responsibility for all investigations, while the prosecution's role will be…
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook emphasized the critical importance of police roles within the newly implemented law enforcement system, according to a wire report on Tuesday. In response to the government's extensive prosecution reform, a police reform committee will be established under her office to ensure a responsible and fair policing system.
Beginning October 2, the police will be tasked with conducting all investigations, while the prosecution's role will be restricted to indictment without the authority to conduct investigations independently. While the reform aims to streamline the system, concerns have been raised about potential negative consequences. If the police were to handle all investigations, it could lead to issues, as the prosecution has historically made up for shortfalls in police investigations.
Recent months have seen a series of police misconduct incidents, including alarming revelations that an officer closed two missing person cases without verifying the safety of the individuals involved. Both individuals were later found deceased. During a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in Sejong, Prime Minister Han stressed the paramount importance of understanding and addressing the roles and responsibilities of the police in this new system.
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