Proposed Criminal Law Amendments Aimed at Saving Ko Wen-je Will Aid All Criminals, Councilor Claims

Taipei City Councilor Hsu Shu-hua has strongly criticized proposed amendments to Taiwan's Code of Criminal Procedure, labeling them the "Ko Wen-je clauses" and accusing the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) of prioritizing the former Taipei mayor's legal troubles over public safety.

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The TPP, in order to save one person, Ko Wen-je, has directly helped all criminals in Taiwan, which can be called a world wonder!

Hsu stated on Facebook that the TPP's proposed revisions are tailored to benefit Ko Wen-je in the Jinghua City case, potentially aiding all criminals in Taiwan. She argued that these changes undermine fundamental legal principles and the efforts of law enforcement, likening the situation to a "world wonder."

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The spirit and principles of the basic principles of criminal procedure and the three major reasons for statutory detention (escape, destruction of evidence, collusion, or serious crimes) are quite consistent in democratic countries around the world. But as soon as you look at the content of this amendment, it is all tailored to benefit him from Ko Wen-je's judicial case.

The councilor outlined four major points of contention in the TPP's proposed amendments. These include allowing defendants to make phone calls during searches, which could facilitate evidence tampering or escape; reducing the number of days for detention, potentially overwhelming the judicial system; and loosening restrictions on police during interrogations, which could compromise officer safety in high-risk cases. Hsu believes these changes would make it easier for criminals to evade justice and escape detention.

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If the legal provisions are amended like this, it will harm the entire judicial community and the front-line police and judicial officers, affecting their ability and morale in combating crime and preventing fraud.

"The TPP, in order to save one person, Ko Wen-je, has directly helped all criminals in Taiwan," Hsu asserted, expressing her strong opposition to what she terms "legislation tailored for individuals." She urged the public to pay attention to the legislative progress and voice their opposition to these amendments, emphasizing that Taiwanese citizens do not endorse such changes.

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These amendment directions are indeed too favorable to criminals. No wonder legal experts are worriedly calling it 'the most pro-criminal bill in history.'