DPP calls for release of Chen

JUSTICE Tsai Ing-wen said the former president had disappointed the public, but stressed that all defendants were still entitled to the basic right to an impartial trial

By Jenny W. Hsu / STAFF REPORTER

Prolonged detention, however, could cause a lawsuit to drag on for years, which goes against the basic principle governing legal procedure, the ministry said in the proposal.

“There wasn't much deliberation about the proposal, as it was listed as a reporting item and not a discussion item, but the direction in reform of the detention system was approved,” Research, Development and Evaluation Commission Minister Jiang Yi-huah (江宜樺) said.

ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SHIH HSIU-CHUAN AND AFP

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