검찰개혁과 고위공직자범죄수사처

Abstract

The meaning of establishing tthe Corrupion Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials(CIO) was a long-discussed plan for prosecution reform. The prosecution reform through CIO is a request for new constitutional and human rights-friendly investigation practices. However, since its establishment, CIO has been constantly exposing problems with the organization and operation. This is because CIO Act was enacted without going through a proper consensus process in the process of passing the National Assembly, so it was an incomplete legislation. Another point is that CIO has never produced proper investigation results. Accordingly, some argue that the theory of uselessness of CIO is used. On the contrary, however, there is also a movement to strengthen the requirements for straight operation in accordance with the purpose of establishing CIO. 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the enactment of the Criminal Procedure Act. It is the establishment of CIO that has brought about a major change in criminal justice procedures that have lasted nearly 70 years. Less than three years after CIO was established, it cannot be seen as a correct direction to claim uselessness just because it does not meet the initial expectations. Therefore, it is necessary to review the system so that the original purpose of the establishment of CIO can be investigated straight away from political influence.