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(1)In response to this, Joo added in a comment, “The part described as “five lawyers” was consulted by five people, and the trial was conducted by public election without the appointment of a lawyer, and was only appointed today.”
(2)Webtoon writer Joo Ho-min’s photo = Yonhap News
How could he have been assisted by a public defender when he’s not even a criminal defendant
I’m sure there are a lot of people who wonder that
But the reason is
Act on Special Cases concerning Punishment, etc. of Child Abuse Crimes
being in
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(1)Article 16 Special Cases concerning the Appointment of Attorneys for Victims (1) Victims of Child Abuse Crimes and their legal representatives may appoint lawyers to prevent possible damage in criminal and child protection procedures and to ensure legal assistance
(2)② An attorney under paragraph (1) may state his/her opinion by participating in the investigation of the victim child and his/her legal representative by a prosecutor or judicial police officer However, during the investigation, one may state one’s opinion with the approval of a prosecutor or judicial police officer
(3)③ An attorney under paragraph (1) may state his/her opinion by attending the trial preparation date and trial proceedings of the suspect’s examination evidence preservation procedure before the arrest of the suspect In such cases, specific matters concerning necessary procedures shall be prescribed by the Rules of the Supreme Court
(4)④ An attorney under paragraph (1) may view or copy relevant documents or evidence during the litigation of evidence after preservation of evidence
(5)⑤ The lawyer under paragraph (1) shall have comprehensive representation over all litigation activities in which the representation of the victim child and its legal representative may be permitted in criminal and child protection procedures
(6)⑥ Where a victim child does not have an attorney, the prosecutor shall select a public defender to protect the rights and interests of the victim child in criminal and child protection procedures
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According to paragraph (1), children affected by child abuse and legal representatives may appoint lawyers
If there is no separate appointment pursuant to paragraph 6, the prosecutor must select a public defender and proceed
Therefore, if Joo Ho-min does not appoint a lawyer separately, the case will proceed with the assistance of a public defender
Usually, the public defender system is for defendants, but in the case of child abuse crimes or some crimes, there are these exceptions for victims