Taiwan Legal Amendments Criticized
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Opposition legislators in Taiwan criticize proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, dubbed the 'Ko Wen-je clauses.' Critics claim these changes could benefit corrupt figures. The case involves former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, who was sentenced to 17 years in prison for corruption. The Democratic Progressive Party has rejected claims that President Lai Ching-te proposed similar amendments.
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