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03May.
2018

The State Owe Me a Chance for Relief to Fight for My Innocence

Ho Ch'ing-liang / Case Litigant

I believe it is grossly unfair to society that the second-instance court overturned the acquittal and found me guilty…

02May.
2018

Achievable Justice is an Undeniable Duty—Explanation of the Draft Amendment to Article 7-11 of the Enforcement Act of the Code of Criminal Procedure

Judicial Reform Foundation

A criminal conviction not only hinders individuals in their job searches and entry and exit clearance, but if the…

26Apr.
2018

Judicial Reform: Is the Prosecutor-General Ready?

Ch'en Yü-t'ing / Full-time Attorney, Judicial Reform Foundation

On April 23, the Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee and the Internal Administration Committee of the…

25Apr.
2018

Prison Trivia: What on Earth is a 'Open Prison'? Current Status and Issues of Open Prisons in Taiwan

Judicial Reform Foundation

We have put together an FAQ on open prisons to help the public better understand the current status and issues of…

24Apr.
2018

Breaking CVI Vision Myths and Rescuing Ch'en Ching-k'ai: Press Conference for the Control Yuan Petition in the Ch'en Ching-k'ai Feigned Blindness and Insurance Fraud Case

Judicial Reform Foundation

As medical research, diagnosis, and treatment for CVI are still in their infancy in Taiwan, a lack of widespread…

24Apr.
2018

The Fortunes and Sorrows of Individuals with Cerebral Visual Impairment

Teacher Hsieh Man-li / Project Leader for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired, National Teachers' Association

As brain science research increasingly incorporates advanced scientific testing equipment, the CVI team has recommended…

19Apr.
2018

Seeing the Unseen Barriers and Discrimination in the Judiciary

Hsiao I-min / Graduate student in the Master's Program in Human Rights at Soochow University, volunteer for the Ch'en Ching-k'ai case

"Ch'en Ching-k'ai, you've deceived everyone! You still refuse to admit you can see. Just how much longer are you going…

16Apr.
2018

Press Conference in Response to the Ministry of Justice's "Prosecutorial Rotation System"

Judicial Reform Foundation

Recently, the Ministry of Justice announced the "Directions for Implementing the Rotation of Prosecutors in Courts and…

09Apr.
2018

How to Prevent Another Unexplained Youth Death: Discussing Best Practices for Custodial Death Investigations

Lin Wei-Ting / Legal Researcher, Judicial Reform Foundation

Five years ago (2013), a juvenile surnamed Mai at the Taoyuan Juvenile Guidance Home died, and to this day, the…