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The Judges Association of the Republic of China condemned Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s remarks implying courts are politically influenced. They stress judicial independence and urge political figures to stop undermining public trust in the judiciary.

Eric Chu, KMT chairman, supports measures to uphold Taiwan’s democracy amid protests against alleged judicial bias. A rally is set for next Saturday in Taipei.

Taiwan’s Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu stresses the need for judicial integrity amid concerns over alleged fraudulent recall petitions. He urges independence and fairness.

Ko Wen-je attended his father’s funeral in Hsinchu, briefly leaving Taipei Detention Center. Prominent figures, including former presidents, paid respects. Ko’s wife criticized the judicial system.

Justice Minister Cheng Ming-chien affirms respect for legal protests as the Taiwan People’s Party plans a rally against the ruling party. Investigations continue into a corruption case involving a former Taipei mayor’s secretary.

The Democratic Progressive Party reaffirms its anti-corruption stance, emphasizing judicial independence amid legal proceedings involving Ko Wen-je. The TPP accuses the judiciary of political bias.

The Taiwan High Court commuted Chen Yen-hsiang’s death sentence to life imprisonment for the 2022 Hsinchu arson, sparking debate over Taiwan’s death penalty.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s political scene: Executive Yuan spokesperson Julia Hsieh addresses U.S. concerns over the Core Pacific Case, emphasizing judicial independence and denying political interference. Read more on the unfolding situation and its implications for Taiwan’s democracy.

Discover how Hsiao Hsu-tsen criticized the judicial handling of Ko Wen-je’s detention, drawing parallels to past political persecutions in Taiwan, and the call for judicial reform at the ＂Little Grass＂ protest.

Explore the latest on the corruption investigation involving former Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan, including updates on legal proceedings and official statements on prosecutorial independence.

Discover the latest findings from a TPOF poll revealing strong opposition among Taiwanese citizens against the abolition of the death penalty, with insights across demographics and political lines.

Minister of Justice Tsai Ching-hsiang has called for increased efforts from investigators, police, and intelligence agencies to combat bribery and prevent foreign interference in the 2024 elections. During a visit to the Keelung District Prosecutor’s Office, Tsai emphasized the importance of maintaining the fairness and integrity of the electoral process. He encouraged prosecutors to work together to create a judicial environment that inspires trust and visibility. Tsai highlighted the need to ＂block foreign powers from meddling in the election,＂ ＂eliminate the influence of gambling on electoral outcomes,＂ and ＂put an end to the disruption caused by fake news.＂ Active investigations are crucial to ensuring fair and just elections. Tsai also discussed the formalization of the system for assistants to prosecutors and money laundering involving cryptocurrencies with prosecutors.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is currently verifying reports that Myanmar has handed over six Taiwanese telecom fraudsters to China. The MOFA is working with the Ministry of Justice, National Police Agency, and National Immigration Agency to bring these stranded citizens back to Taiwan. Myanmar’s Wa State, known for its independent judicial system and close ties with China, is where the transfer took place. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Myanmar is actively assisting Taiwanese citizens in their return. This is the first public announcement by Myanmar of transferring Taiwanese individuals involved in telecom fraud.

President Tsai Ing-wen commends the diversity of the citizen judicial system introduced in Taiwan in 2023 and calls for the judiciary to ＂become adaptable and more resilient＂ with the constant emergence of new challenges.