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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…

20Jun.
2004

The Legal Dilemma of Exit Bans

Lo Ping-ch'eng / Board Member and Attorney, Judicial Reform Foundation

Liu T'ai-ying's application to lift his exit ban was approved by the panel of judges at the Taipei District Court…

20Jun.
2004

Reflections on the Control Yuan's Proprio Motu Investigation into the Ts'ai Shui-t'ien Case

Ts'ai Chia-yin / JRF Working Committee Member, Attorney

Recently, regarding the case where Ts'ai Shui-t'ien, head of Kaohsiung's Kuei-li Enterprise, was prosecuted for…

14Jun.
2004

After Personal Data Leaks

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

Recently, investigation authorities have uncovered multiple cases of official-business collusion and the illegal sale…