Taiwan’s constitutional court upholds death penalty’s legality
According to public opinion polls, over 80% of Taiwanese citizens support retaining the death penalty.
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According to public opinion polls, over 80% of Taiwanese citizens support retaining the death penalty.
The resignation comes against a backdrop of growing public scrutiny of the Judicial Yuan.
The court’s decision, announced on Tuesday, removes the previously enforced minimum vote threshold required for candidates or parties to participate in local elections. This threshold, which had been established to filter out less viable candidates and parties, was seen by critics as a barrier to democratic participation and representation. By scrapping this requirement, the court aims to foster a more inclusive electoral process and provide greater opportunities for a broader range of candidates to compete in local elections.
KPU Commissioner Idham Holik stated that the commission received numerous petitions challenging the results, necessitating a thorough review before finalizing seat allocations.