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Ministry of National Defense to establish and operate Military P...

Ministry of National Defense to establish and operate Military Prosecutors Investigation Deliberation Commission

 
- to secure fairness and trust in the military prosecutors’ investigation by involving civilian experts -



The Ministry of National Defense decided to set up and operate the Military Prosecutors Investigation Deliberation Commission (MPIDC).



The measure aims to rebuild trust in military investigations, in the wake of public suspicion of a cover-up following the recent death by suicide of female noncommissioned officer in the Air Force who had been sexually assaulted by a fellow officer.



The MPIDC will involve civilian experts from various fields, who will serve as advisors.
The MPIDC plans to appoint experts with a range of experience following recommendations from legal departments, academia, citizens' organizations, etc.



The members will include experts in sexual abuse related issues, to provide expertise in investigations of sexual abuse crimes, including finding substantial truth and victim protection.

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