The Justice Innovation Party stated on the 21st, "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 extension of the Comprehensive Special Investigation Act.
Kim Jun-hyung, acting leader of the Justice Innovation Party and floor leader, held a party meeting at the National Assembly and said, "While demanding our votes to end the filibuster, the Democratic Party's hesitation regarding the abolition of supplementary investigative powers 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 controversies within the Democratic Party regarding supplementary investigative powers, stating, "We must complete prosecutorial reform by July."
In response, Han Byeong-do, acting leader of the Democratic Party and floor leader, acknowledged the importance of amending the Criminal Procedure Act and prosecutorial reform. He urged understanding, saying, "As significant changes occur in the criminal justice system, please see this as a final effort to create a criminal justice system for the people." Kim and Han are scheduled to meet again later in the afternoon to discuss the abolition of supplementary investigative powers 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 Kyu-geun and other related proposals from the Democratic Party.
Notably, some members of the Democratic Party, including Hong Gi-won, argue that supplementary investigative powers should be 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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