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Taiwan judiciary not independent |
Taiwan judiciary crashes, rotten & stinky justice shakes Taiwan to the core |
★ Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - Taiwan , 2024-4-22 : Some political commentators and academics, however, publicly questioned the impartiality of judges and prosecutors involved in high profile, politically sensitive cases.
★ The Guardian, 2024-1-7: Taiwan braces for "big deal" presidential election
...There are also Care for children and the elderly, corruption, judicial reform, education and rights for minorities are also immediate concern.
★ Taiwan detains former vice premier from ruling party in corruption probe |
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Bloomberg, 2024-7-12 | A court ordered Cheng Wen-tsan detained while he is investigated for corruption, the latest development in the highest-profile graft probe in the democratically run archipelago since President Chen Shui-bian in 2008.yahoo.com/news/taiwan-detains-former-vice-premier-011805411.html |
Independent, 2024-7-12 | The ruling party pledged to combat corruption when Lai Ching-te became its leader in 2023 and won the presidency in the January election. Mr Cheng was seen as a potential presidential contender, and is known for his moderate stance on Taiwan’s relations with mainland China and advocacy for normal exchanges.yahoo.com/news/taiwan-detains-former-vice-premier-103340005.html |
Radio Taiwan International, 2024-7-12 | Prosecutors are accusing Cheng of accepting bribes, leaking information, and laundering money, among several other crimes. Cheng has strong political and business connections, and concerns were raised about potential collusion... |
United Daily, 2024-7-12 | Cheng took bribes 7 years ago, for the past years, they can always grasp the situation of the secret investigation. How did the state machine protect him ? |
Taiwan's corruption is a serious issue - United Daily (2024-7-13 udn.com/news/story/7338/8092107?from=udn-catehotnews_ch2): They said Lai Ching-te is making an example to warn many others in former president Tsai Ing-wen's faction, hence some politicians should be trying to show their loyalty to protect themselves. United Daily (2024-7-10): The other factions and the opposition should get very jumpy or anxiety about something that is going to happen. |