Liuqiu Junior High Principal Dismissed Over Bullying Allegations
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A junior high school principal in Taiwan was dismissed for alleged workplace bullying.
- The principal was impeached by the Control Yuan in December.
- He stated his lawyer will pursue legal action to defend his reputation.
A junior high school principal in Taiwan's Liuqiu Township has been dismissed from his post following allegations of workplace bullying. The Control Yuan impeached the principal, Su Chuan-chi, in December. The Pingtung County government officially removed him from his position on May 19.
Su Chuan-chi stated that justice will prevail and that he has retained a lawyer to defend his reputation through legal proceedings. The dismissal follows an investigation into accusations that the principal engaged in workplace bullying. Details of the alleged bullying and the specific circumstances leading to the impeachment and dismissal were not fully elaborated in the provided text, but the action indicates a formal disciplinary process has concluded with his removal.
The case highlights issues of workplace conduct within educational institutions. The Control Yuan, Taiwan's ombudsman agency, plays a role in investigating and impeaching public officials for misconduct. The county government's decision to dismiss Su signifies the seriousness of the findings against him.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.