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