Decriminalization of adultery discussed

"We feel a lot of sympathy for those women who might have difficulties surviving after the divorce. But the law should not punish anyone, only to help others get better deals in a divorce," said Huang Jung-chien (黃榮堅), a professor of criminal law at National Taiwan University.

"We can understand how difficult it is for them to come to terms with the fact that love is not there anymore. But there is no reason at all to use criminal liabilities against the adulterers just to keep their spouses from feeling emotional pain," he said.

Despite persistent opposition to the decriminalization of adultery, Huang appeared optimistic about future developments.

"Taiwanese society is changing quickly. Sooner or later, I think this idea will be accepted by the majority," he said.