JRF Statement Regarding Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 725 by the Grand Justices

1. The Foundation expresses its affirmation of Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 725 rendered by the Grand Justices, marking another step forward in the protection of constitutional rights in our country.
2. In fact, Grand Justices Interpretations No. 177 and No. 185 did not "naturally" restrict individuals, after successfully petitioning for constitutional interpretation, from promptly filing for a retrial or extraordinary appeal even if the statutory provision in question was declared invalid with a deferred effect rather than immediate nullification. In short, this is entirely a matter of judges in judicial practice ignoring human rights and extremely narrowing legal interpretation. This demonstrates that judges' constitutional awareness is the bedrock of people's rights protection.

Related Links

1. Press Release for Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 725
2. Text of Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 725

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JRF Executive Director / Attorney Kao Jung-chih 02-2523-1178