The Peruvian Congress has approved a controversial measure granting exclusive jurisdiction over crimes committed by police and military personnel to internal disciplinary bodies. Passed with 52 votes in favor, the ruling establishes “function crimes” specifically for security forces, removing them from the purview of the ordinary justice system. Consequently, ongoing investigations into security force members within civilian courts will be closed and transferred to military and police internal courts. Supporters argue this will streamline justice within the forces, while critics denounce it as a step towards impunity and a weakening of civilian oversight. The decision has sparked immediate concern from human rights organizations and opposition parties, who fear a lack of transparency and accountability. This legislation effectively creates a parallel justice system for security personnel, raising questions about due process and equal application of the law. The approved dictamen aims to address concerns about the handling of security force actions but has ignited a national debate on accountability and the rule of law.