US EditionSouth Korea lawmakers pass bill to establish rebellion courts after complaints about Yoon case
The bill mandates three-judge panels for rebellion cases in Seoul courts after a 175–2 vote, excluding ongoing trials like former President Yoon’s, to address judge assignment concerns.
- South Korea's legislature has passed a bill to create specialized courts for cases of rebellion after concerns over the trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
- The vote on the bill was 175–2 with two abstentions, following a filibuster by Jang Dong-hyuk from the People Power Party.
- The bill mandates at least two panels in the Seoul Central District Court and the Seoul High Court, requiring them to have a three-judge bench.
- Critics have raised concerns about judicial independence and alleged that the bill may pressure courts to favor the Democratic Party.
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South Korean parliament adopts bill to create special tribunal for insurrection cases
Under the bill, at least 2 special benches to be established at both Seoul Central District Court and Seoul High Court to address cases of insurrection, treason, and rebellion - Anadolu Ajansı
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South Korea lawmakers pass bill to establish rebellion courts after complaints about Yoon case
South Korea’s liberal-led legislature has passed a bill mandating specialized court panels for cases involving rebellion, treason and foreign subversion.
South Korea lawmakers pass bill to establish rebellion courts after complaints about Yoon case
SEOUL, Dec 23: South Korea’s legislature on Tuesday passed a bill mandating specialised panels in Seoul’s district and high courts for cases involving rebellion, treason and foreign subversion after complaints about the pace of the rebellion trial of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol. But the bill, which is likely to be signed into law by President Lee Jae Myung, would fall short of the effect the Democratic Party initially sought from th…
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