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Justice delayed, justice denied

In Taiwan, criminal cases can go on indefinitely and defendants can be detained for years, even decades, on end. A proposed speedy and fair trial law aims to tackle the problem — but critics say it would only make the situation worse

By Celia Llopis-Jepsen  /  STAFF REPORTER

NOTE: For more information on the Chiou case, see the article titled “Groups pan judges over case marred by torture” on Page 2 of the May 22, 2009 edition of the Taipei Times, or read the article online at

www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2009/05/22/2003444235

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