Adultery laws criticized

Kenneth Chiu (邱晃泉), a senior lawyer and convener of the Free Human Rights Union, said that regardless of someone is committed to a marital relationship, an individual should have complete privacy and be able to make decisions about his or her sex life.

"A third party or the law will never have the right to regulate an individual's sex life," he said.

Lawyer Jennifer Wang (王如玄) said that many wives accuse their spouse's lover in an adultery case of "seducing their husbands."

She said that line of thinking ignores men's ability to make their own decisions.

"Adultery is a consentual relationship between a man and a woman even if they know their actions are improper. As a result, men should also be held accountable for their actions. But, it shouldn't be a crime."

A judge of the Taipei District Court who wished to remain anonymous said that he does not think it's a good idea to decriminalize adultery.

"Once it's not illegal anymore, then there won't be any laws to regulate a married couple's fidelity. And marriage will become meaningless," he said. "What will be the purpose of getting married then?"