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2004
Abolishing the Death Penalty: Ch'en Ting-nan's Resolve Remains Unwavering!
Representatives of the Alliance for the Promotion of Alternative to Death Penalty visited Minister of Justice Ch'en…

2004
Cassandra's Dream
In Greek mythology, Cassandra is a tragic prophetess: the god Apollo grants her the ability to make accurate…
2004
Driven by Parochialism: Is the Supreme Court Becoming a 'Public Enemy'?
On July 23, the Council of Grand Justices of the Judicial Yuan rendered Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 582, declaring…

2004
University Legal Education Must Be Reformed
A few years ago, I heard a story firsthand: while investigating a theft case, a defendant confessed, "I stole an…

2004
Do Not Let Police Remain Outsiders to Judicial Reform
Boasting an "80,000-strong army," the police are the judicial personnel stationed on the frontlines of crime…

2004
Abolition of the Death Penalty and a Nation Built on Human Rights
In two days, it will be July 11th. While July 11th may seem to many like just another weekend holiday, it holds immense…

2004
The Legal Aid Foundation is Open for Business!
The Legal Aid Foundation, along with its five branch offices in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Hualien,…

2004
Musical Chairs: Changes to Courtroom Seating Arrangements
According to news reports, the Ministry of Justice has clashed with the Judicial Yuan once again, this time over…

2004
Gender and Law
Several recent news stories related to "gender" are worth noting: First, on June 4, the Legislative Yuan passed the…
