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10May.
2005

Statement by the Judicial Reform Foundation on the Draft Coroner Act

Judicial Reform Foundation

According to reports from the Legislative Yuan, the Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee and the Social…

31Mar.
2005

Do Not Sacrifice Human Rights Protection for Legal Certainty: A Statement on Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 592

Judicial Reform Foundation

The Judicial Yuan Grand Justices rendered Interpretation No. 592 today regarding the application of Interpretation No.…

21Mar.
2005

JRF Will Continue to Monitor Constitutional Amendment in Good Faith

Judicial Reform Foundation

Facing the upcoming constitutional amendment, pan-blue and pan-green political parties and electoral alliances…

20Mar.
2005

Press Conference by the "Alliance for Integrity and Constitutional Reform Monitoring"

Judicial Reform Foundation, Association for the Promotion of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant Referendum, Congress Reform Action League, Taiwan Association for Human Rights (Society of Wilderness / Hsinhsheh)

This constitutional amendment represents a long-awaited opportunity for congressional reform in society. Should it…

09Mar.
2005

Upholding Human Rights and Avoiding More Unsolved Cases: A Call for Prosecutorial and Investigative Agencies to Protect the Basic Rights of Ch'en I-hsiung's Family in Accordance with the Law

Judicial Reform Foundation

This morning (March 9, 2005), the Taiwan Association for Human Rights held a press conference to issue a statement…

07Mar.
2005

Congressional Reform is Urgent, Judicial Independence Must Not Be Interfered With: Legislators Facing Pending Legal Cases Should Recuse Themselves from the Judiciary Committee

Judicial Reform Foundation

At 9:30 AM today (March 7, 2005), newly elected legislators Hsieh Hsin-ni, Huang Wei-che, and Cheng Yun-peng held a…

03Mar.
2005

Civilian Prosecutor System Reform Alliance Visits Minister of Justice

Civilian Prosecutor System Reform Alliance

Representatives of the Civilian Prosecutor System Reform Alliance visited Minister of Justice Shih Mao-lin at 5:00 PM…

27Jan.
2005

Expectations for the New Minister of Justice

Judicial Reform Foundation

Following Hsieh Chang-t'ing's confirmation to form a cabinet, he has been consulting candidates for cabinet positions.…

21Jan.
2005

A Vulnerable Judiciary Needs the Public's Support!

Judicial Reform Foundation

Following an all-night voting marathon, the 6th Legislative Yuan concludes its term today. While the Judicial Reform…