56% of the Public: “Concerns Over Side Effects of Abolishing Prosecutors’ Supplementary Investigation Rights”
According to a recently conducted public opinion poll, more than half of the public expressed a negative view regarding the revision of the Criminal Procedure Act, which centers on the abolition of prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights. This survey was conducted to confirm public perception regarding the social impact that the legal revision would bring.
According to the survey results, 56% of respondents answered that the abolition of supplementary investigation rights would lead to greater side effects, such as inadequate investigations or delays in case processing. This shows that many citizens are concerned that changes to investigation procedures could negatively affect the efficiency of the judicial system.
On the other hand, there are some positive expectations that the adjustment of investigative powers will increase the fairness of investigations and achieve checks and balances between power institutions. However, in this survey, voices expressing concern over practical difficulties caused by the institutional changes were more prominent.
These results reflect the public's cautious attitude toward the revision of the Criminal Procedure Act. Going forward, it appears that the efforts of judicial authorities to address potential problems in the law enforcement process and to gain public trust will become increasingly important.