Commentary

2014
The Stolen Five Months
On January 29, the President promulgated the newly amended Communication Security and Surveillance Act. Pursuant to the…

2014
The Primary Qualification for the New Prosecutor-General
Prosecutor-General Huang Shih-ming's term is set to expire in April. Regardless of whether he resigns early, public…
2014
Judge-State and Rule of Law State
Popular blockbuster movies for the Chinese New Year are out in theaters, the most eye-catching of which is a realistic…
2014
The Unjust Effects of Payment Orders
A payment order is a system established under the Code of Civil Procedure for the rapid realization of claims. A…

2014
Backlash Against Wiretapping Act Amendments Highlights Imbalanced Investigation Mindset of Prosecutors and Police
The passage of amendments to the Communication Security and Surveillance Act has triggered widespread backlash from…

2014
Wiretapping Amendment Goes Backward—Blind Interception and Recording Violates Privacy
The amendment to the Communication Security and Surveillance Act, proposed to address deficiencies in our current…

2014
When Will the Abuse of Communications Records End?
The aftermath of the September Political Struggle gradually comes to an end. Despite the dramatic twists, the…

2014
Why Theft Is Not a Crime Subject to Private Prosecution
In criminal practice, it is common to see individuals driven by poor financial conditions and sudden hunger to steal…

2014
The Knowing Violation in the Dapu Expropriation Case
In the highly anticipated Dapu "disputed" expropriation case, the Taichung High Administrative Court ruled partially in…
