Pyongyang Revises Criminal Procedure Law

Pyongyang revises criminal procedure law

North Korea revised its criminal procedure law in 2022 and again in 2025. The changes shortened detention and investigation periods. They also required defense lawyers in serious criminal cases for the first time. Daily NK obtained copies of the amended law. An analysis of the two revisions shows North Korea has strengthened some procedural protections for suspects and defendants in recent years. The 2025 amendment also addresses judicial cooper…

North Korea revises criminal procedure law, mandates defense counsel - The Press United

North Korea revised its criminal procedure law in 2022 and again in 2025. The changes shortened detention and investigation periods. They also required defense lawyers in serious criminal cases for the first time. Daily NK obtained copies of the amended law. An analysis of the two revisions shows North Korea has strengthened some procedural protections […] The post North Korea revises criminal procedure law, mandates defense counsel appeared fir…