Ko Wen-je: Don't use judiciary as political tool; DPP fires back at 'double standards'

Former Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je has called on President Lai Ching-te to cease using the judiciary as a political instrument. Ko expressed concern that the politicization of legal proceedings severely impacts national stability and long-term peace.

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Don't use the judiciary as a political tool.

Speaking in Hsinchu while campaigning for a local candidate, Ko also touched upon the media landscape, describing it as a "manufacturing industry" that disseminates falsehoods. He argued that current penalties for defamation are insufficient to deter the spread of fake news.

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The DPP emphasized that Ko Wen-je and the Taiwan People's Party should first ask themselves, do they have double standards when facing the judiciary? If the verdict is favorable, they thank the judiciary, but if it's unfavorable, they claim political interference?

In response, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) accused Ko and the Taiwan People's Party of hypocrisy, stating they apply double standards to judicial matters. The DPP urged Ko to confront his own legal issues honestly rather than using political attacks to obscure potential wrongdoing. They emphasized that Taiwan is a democratic and law-abiding nation, and maintaining judicial independence is a principle all democratic parties should uphold.

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Don't use this kind of political attack to try to cover up the facts of your own involvement in illegal activities.