"The legislature was expressing its attitude very specifically when it passed a resolution [on Jan. 31] by a vote of 134 to 70 demanding the construction work be resumed immediately," said KMT Legislator Tina Pan (
Pan said the legislature was fighting for the principle of democracy and constitutionalism, rather than anti-nuclear or pro-nuclear ideology.
"We never rule out the possibility [of legislation], but we should do things according to due process," Pan said.
The DPP has argued that the legislature's resolution is not legally binding.
It has insisted that opposition lawmakers start negotiating with the DPP over the energy development law first, making this the basis of consideration as to whether construction of the plant should be resumed at this point.
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