Taiwan Legal Amendments
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Taiwanese opposition legislators have proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, dubbed the 'Ko Wen-je clauses,' which critics claim would benefit corrupt figures. Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was previously sentenced in a corruption trial. The Democratic Progressive Party has rejected claims that President Lai Ching-te proposed similar amendments.
Taiwan Legal Amendments Criticized as "Ko Wen-je Clauses" to Benefit Corrupt Figures
- Opposition legislators in Taiwan have proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, seen as the "Ko Wen-je clauses," to remove "collusion" as a ground for detention. - Lawyer Lin Chih-chiun argues this change will lead to the release of many individuals involved in fraud and drug trafficking cases, which frequently use collusion as a basis for detention. - Critics contend that removing …
Proposed Criminal Law Amendments Aimed at Saving Ko Wen-je Will Aid All Criminals, Councilor Claims
- Taipei City Councilor Hsu Shu-hua criticizes proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, calling them the 'Ko Wen-je clauses.' - She argues the changes, aimed at helping former Taipei May…
Ko Wen-je corruption case: Two defendants' electronic monitoring extended
- Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was sentenced to 17 years in prison in a first-instance trial for corruption and other charges. - The case is currently under appeal, with the high court reviewing the …
DPP Rejects TPP's 'Ko Wen-je Clause' Claims, Cites Different Legislative Contexts
- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) refuted claims that President Lai Ching-te proposed a similar amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law as the one currently proposed by the Taiwan People's…