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Thu, Nov 18, 1999 - Page 4 News List

`Big Brother' makes way for due process of law

CIVIL RIGHTS For over 40 years there was no guarantee of a fair trial in Taiwan, but in the last decade justice has asserted itself and come of age

By Irene Lin  /  STAFF REPORTER

But Lin Tzu-yi (林?l儀), a professor of law at National Taiwan University, pointed out that even in recognition of the importance of social order, it is not allowable for law enforcement officials to break the law.

"If the law enforcement agencies of a country have no regard for the due process of law, the bad guys could be you or me on any given day," Lin said.

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