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03Nov.
2011

Flaws in Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation Exposed by the Chiang Case: Comparing the Reasoning in the Guilty and Not-Guilty Verdicts

Hsiao I-min / Executive Secretary, Judicial Reform Foundation

Chiang Kuo-ching was targeted as the perpetrator because he failed a lie detector test, and he was later acquitted…

27Oct.
2011

Financial Compensation Is Not the End; Subsequent Review and Continued Investigation Are the Key—Statement on the Ministry of National Defense Military Court's Approval of Criminal Compensation for Chiang Kuo-ch'ing

Judicial Reform Foundation

Following the retrial verdict acquitting Chiang Kuo-ch'ing, the military court yesterday approved a compensation award…

11Oct.
2011

"The Unfaceable Truth of Torture"

Defense Counsel Team for the Chiou Ho-shun Case & Judicial Reform Foundation

Following the Taiwan High Court's guilty verdict against defendants Chiou Ho-shun and two others on May 12 this year,…

13Sep.
2011

Chiang Kuo-ch'ing Finally Vindicated, with Statute of Limitations Not Exceeded: Taipei District Prosecutors Office Urged to Expedite Accountability

Judicial Reform Foundation

Regarding the acquittal of Chiang Kuo-ch'ing, the Foundation respectfully expresses the following views.

07Sep.
2011

99 Ways to Protect the Rights of Ordinary Citizens

Judicial Reform Foundation

When "rights" meet "public power," is it a David-versus-Goliath struggle or a fair fight? As ordinary citizens, how can…

20Aug.
2011

Please Lay Down the Arrogance of Power, Judicial Yuan: Truly Listen to the People's Voice

Taipei Bar Association, Yilan Bar Association, Hualien Bar Association, Taoyuan Bar Association, Hsinchu Bar Association, Judicial Reform Foundation

Public participation in trials is not only a milestone for judicial reform, but also for democratization. As a…

28Jul.
2011

Chiou Ho-shun's Death Sentence Finalized: JRF Statement: The "Criminal Speedy Trial Act" Killed Chiou Ho-shun!

Judicial Reform Foundation

In response to the Supreme Court's dismissal of the appeals filed by defendants Chiou Ho-shun, Lin K'un-ming, and Wu…

14Jun.
2011

Passage of the Judges Act - JRF Statement

Judicial Reform Foundation

Having a legislative history of over twenty years, the Judges Act was passed on third reading in the Legislative Yuan…

13Jun.
2011

JRF Statement on the Legislative Progress of the Draft Judges Act

Judicial Reform Foundation

Tomorrow is the final day of the current legislative session of the Legislative Yuan, and the ruling and opposition…