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05Aug.
2004

Abolishing the Death Penalty: Ch'en Ting-nan's Resolve Remains Unwavering!

Alliance for the Promotion of Alternative to Death Penalty

Representatives of the Alliance for the Promotion of Alternative to Death Penalty visited Minister of Justice Ch'en…

03Aug.
2004

Cassandra's Dream

Lin Ching-p'ing / Standing Executive Committee Member of JRF, Attorney-at-law

In Greek mythology, Cassandra is a tragic prophetess: the god Apollo grants her the ability to make accurate…

29Jul.
2004

Driven by Parochialism: Is the Supreme Court Becoming a 'Public Enemy'?

Judicial Reform Foundation

On July 23, the Council of Grand Justices of the Judicial Yuan rendered Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 582, declaring…

23Jul.
2004

University Legal Education Must Be Reformed

Lin Ching-p'ing / Standing Executive Committee Member of the Judicial Reform Foundation, Attorney-at-Law

A few years ago, I heard a story firsthand: while investigating a theft case, a defendant confessed, "I stole an…

20Jul.
2004

Do Not Let Police Remain Outsiders to Judicial Reform

Lin Ching-p'ing / Standing Executive Committee Member of the Judicial Reform Foundation, Attorney-at-Law

Boasting an "80,000-strong army," the police are the judicial personnel stationed on the frontlines of crime…

13Jul.
2004

Abolition of the Death Penalty and a Nation Built on Human Rights

Lin Ching-p'ing (Standing Executive Committee Member, Judicial Reform Foundation; Attorney-at-Law)

In two days, it will be July 11th. While July 11th may seem to many like just another weekend holiday, it holds immense…

01Jul.
2004

The Legal Aid Foundation is Open for Business!

Lin Ching-p'ing / Standing Executive Committee Member and Attorney, Judicial Reform Foundation

The Legal Aid Foundation, along with its five branch offices in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Hualien,…

25Jun.
2004

Musical Chairs: Changes to Courtroom Seating Arrangements

Lin Ching-p'ing / Executive Director and Attorney, Judicial Reform Foundation

According to news reports, the Ministry of Justice has clashed with the Judicial Yuan once again, this time over…

21Jun.
2004

Gender and Law

Lin Ching-p'ing / Executive Director and Attorney, Judicial Reform Foundation

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