Taiwan, Death Penalty
Taiwan Court Upholds Legality of Death Penalty but Limits Use to Only the Most Serious Crimes
The ruling reflects a compromise between international pressure for abolition and domestic support for harsh punishment to deter offenders.
Taiwan court rules death penalty constitutional but only for most serious crimes
Taiwan's constitutional court ruled on Friday that the death penalty is constitutional but only for the most serious crimes with the most rigorous legal scrutiny, after considering a petition brought by 37 people who are on death row.
Top Taiwan Court to Rule on Legal Challenge to Death Penalty
Taiwan’s Constitutional Court is set to rule on whether the archipelago should abolish the death penalty, a key test of its reputation as one of the most progressive societies in Asia.
Taiwan retains death penalty but limits use to 'exceptional' cases
A Taiwan court decided on Friday to retain capital punishment, but ruled its application should be "limited to special and exceptional circumstances"."However, the death penalty is a capital punishment after all,
KMT Slams Court's Ruling On Death Penalty - TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan has ruled that the country's use of the death penalty is partly unconstitutional. The main opposition party, the KMT, has criticized the guidelines as being the equivalent to outlawing the death penalty in practice.
Taiwan Court Rules Death Penalty Partly Unconstitutional - TaiwanPlus News
The Constitutional Court has failed to overturn Taiwan’s use of the death penalty. The country's 37 death row inmates had petitioned the court, saying the punishment contravened the right to life enshrined in Taiwan's constitution.
Russia accuses West of blatant pressure on China over Taiwan, expresses support to Beijing
Russia said on Friday the West was applying blatant pressure on China over Taiwan and its "provocative" actions undermined ...
Taiwan Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages Involving Chinese Nationals
Taiwan said it would recognize same-sex marriages involving a Chinese person, a move that could benefit hundreds of couples ...
Fruit and seafood are the latest front in escalating Taiwan-China tensions
Taiwan says China’s ban on imports of its fruit, vegetables, seafood and other goods violate trade rules, in the latest ...
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WATCH: China is trying to isolate and threatening to invade Taiwan
Communist party-ruled mainland China is outspoken about its desire to take control of the democratically elected government ...
Gov. Little works to introduce fresh potato exports to Japan, plans November trade mission to Japan, Taiwan
Governor Brad Little joined potato farmers and a delegation from Japan to tour a local farm and continue negotiations that ...
US and Taiwan seek to strengthen drone supply chain to keep out China
Taiwan and the US are looking to kick-start co-operation between their drone companies as part of efforts to build supply ...
Taiwan raises GDP forecast on tech boost, sees 'easing' policy environment
Taiwan's central bank raised its economic growth estimate for the year, expecting a boost from technologies like artificial ...
CTBC Is Said to Consider Pulling Out of Shin Kong Takeover Battle in Taiwan
CTBC Financial Holding Co. is set to decide against a fresh offer for Shin Kong Financial Holding Co., according to people ...