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Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passes key legal amendments
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s legislative amendments as the Executive Yuan reviews changes to the Law Governing the Legislative Yuan and the Criminal Code, emphasizing constitutional compliance.2024/06/05 18:07 -
Kaohsiung mayor criticizes KMT’s legislative proposal
Discover how Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai criticizes the KMT’s proposed amendments to the Law Governing the Legislative Yuan’s Power, raising constitutional concerns and advocating for transparency and public discussion.2024/05/23 15:19 -
Premier Cho seeks swift legislative dialogue in Taiwan
Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai is pushing for swift legislative action by engaging with Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, aiming to prioritize the nation’s welfare and ensure constitutional compliance.2024/05/21 16:00 -
Taiwan’s Medical Act revision to protect pregnant doctors
In Taipei, a survey by the Doctors’ Union highlights that nearly 30% of female doctors are required to work night shifts, prompting calls for amendments to the Medical Care Act to better protect pregnant and child-rearing female doctors. The Ministry of Health and Welfare emphasizes existing protections but faces challenges in enforcing these due to previous constitutional rulings. Amendments aim to allow night shifts for pregnant doctors with consent, under specific conditions, with fines for non-compliance. The situation underscores the ongoing struggle to balance medical care needs with gender equality and workers’ rights.2024/05/10 18:05