The Justice Innovation Party stated on July 21, "The Democratic Party should not regard us as a rubber stamp that can be mobilized at will." This remark comes as the Democratic Party announced plans for a termination vote against the filibuster being conducted by the People Power Party in response to the comprehensive special investigation law extension bill.
Kim Jun-hyung, acting leader of the Justice Innovation Party and floor leader, held a party meeting at the National Assembly and said, "Requesting our votes to end the filibuster while hesitating on the abolition of supplementary investigation rights undermines mutual trust."
He emphasized, "The reform coalition is not a one-way street. The Justice Innovation Party, as the icebreaker of progressive reform, will steadfastly pursue the fundamental principle of prosecutorial reform, which is our historical mission and promise to the people."
Kim also expressed concern over the recent internal disputes within the Democratic Party regarding supplementary investigation rights, stating, "We must complete prosecutorial reform before July."
In response, Han Byeong-do, acting leader of the Democratic Party, acknowledged the importance of amending the Criminal Procedure Act and prosecutorial reform. He urged understanding for the final efforts to create a criminal justice system for the people, given the significant changes occurring in the criminal justice framework.
Kim and Han are scheduled to meet again in the afternoon to discuss the abolition of supplementary investigation rights and cooperation on the filibuster.
Meanwhile, the Justice Innovation Party has insisted that the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act should be processed before the Constitution Day, but internal disagreements, including those within the Democratic Party, have led to delays. The Legislation and Judiciary Committee is currently discussing joint proposals from Democratic Party member Kim Yong-min and Justice Innovation Party member Park Eun-jeong, as well as a proposal from Justice Innovation Party member Cha Gyu-geun and other related bills from the Democratic Party's Criminal Procedure Task Force.
Notably, some members of the Democratic Party, including Hong Gi-won, argue that supplementary investigation rights should be partially retained for exceptional cases such as sexual violence and abuse of the elderly and children. The Democratic Party plans to hold a policy meeting with experts in the afternoon to seek solutions.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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