DP set to push for plenary vote on bill scrapping prosecution's direct investigative rights

The ruling Democratic Party on Thursday was set to push for the passage of a bill that would strip the prosecution of its direct investigative powers despite protests from the main opposition party. The DP seeks to pass the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act during a plenary session scheduled for 2 p.m. If approved, the revision would strip the prosecution of its authority to conduct direct investigations, including supplementary investigations. The DP has been pushing ahead with prosecutio