Taiwan should decriminalize adultery now
The ICJ today urged Taiwan to decriminalize adultery as soon as possible. (more…)
Region and country Archives: Taiwan
ICJ condemns Taiwan’s imposition of the death penalty
The ICJ today condemned the execution by the Government of Taiwan of six prisoners, convicted on charges of murder, on 19 April 2013. It follows the earlier execution of six convicted persons in December 2012. (more…)
ICJ and other rights groups encourage Taiwan on domestic implementation of human rights
The ICJ, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and Geneva for Human Rights are encouraged by steps taken by Taiwan to review compliance with human rights and urge further steps towards the realization of rights on the ground. (more…)
Taiwan review of compliance with civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights
At the invitation of the Government of Taiwan and Covenant Watch, a coalition of NGOs in Taiwan, the ICJ led a three-day training programme in Taipei, Taiwan, on the UN treaty body periodic reporting process. (more…)
Attacks on Justice 2005: Taiwan
A rigorous reform program begun as a result of the 1999 National Judicial Reform Conference, including the establishment of an adversarial system for criminal cases, has led to better public perception of judicial integrity. (more…)
The ICJ assesses initiatives to incorporate the Bill of Rights in Taiwan
ICJ Commissioner, Professor Manfred Nowak, and ICJ Co-ordinator Gerald Staberock visited Taiwan on the invitation of the ICJ affiliated organization, the Taipei Bar Association. (more…)