And the death penalty is non-reversible. Courts are not infallible and mistakes do occur. The death penalty removes not only the victim's right to seek redress for wrongful conviction, but also the judicial system's capacity to correct its errors.
In short, none of the practical arguments that are used to justify the death penalty are strong and the moral arguments against it are fundamental.
We again acknowledge the progress that Taiwan has made, but reiterate our call for it to take the further steps required to formally abolish the death penalty.
Jean-Claude Poimboeuf
Director,
French Institute in Taipei
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