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Taiwan Court Rules Death Penalty Constitutional but Limits Use to Serious Crimes

Sep 20, 2024, 08:33 AM

Taiwan's Constitutional Court has ruled that the death penalty is constitutional but will limit its application to only the most serious crimes. This decision, announced on Friday, is a significant test of Taiwan's reputation as one of the most progressive societies in Asia. The court emphasized that capital punishment should be retained but applied only under special and exceptional circumstances. The historical judgement was pronounced in 10 min.

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Will Taiwan execute a prisoner under the new ruling by the end of 2025?

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Will Taiwan's Constitutional Court reconsider the death penalty ruling by the end of 2025?

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Will Taiwan see a significant public protest against the death penalty ruling by the end of 2024?

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What will be Taiwan's next legislative action on the death penalty by the end of 2025?

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Expand death penalty • 25%

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Abolish death penalty • 25%

Further restrict death penalty • 25%

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What will be the international response to Taiwan's death penalty ruling by the end of 2024?

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Human rights organizations' condemnation • 25%

UN condemnation • 25%

No significant international response • 25%

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Who will be the first person executed under Taiwan's new death penalty ruling?

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Other • 25%

Convicted murderer • 25%

Convicted rapist • 25%

Convicted terrorist • 25%

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