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Top guns debate judicial reform - Tsay Ching-you

Judicial reform has recently triggered heated debate between the Judicial Yuan and the Ministry of Justice. At issue are two proposed revisions to the Code of Criminal Procedure that would enable judges to dismiss cases built on shaky or non-existent evidence and seek a more neutral role, but one which still might require them to investigate evidence. The Judicial Yuan contends that the reform is necessary to curb arbitrary prosecutions and ensure fair trials. The Ministry of Justice, on the other hand, believes the remedy lies in taking all investigative responsibility off of the shoulders of judges, if the country aims to overhaul its much frowned-on judicial procedures. Tsai Ching-you and Tsai Pi-yu, officials overseeing the issue for the Judicial Yuan and the Ministry of Justice, respectively, shed some light on the controversy during recent interviews with staff reporter Crystal Hsu

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TT: Is it true that the Judicial Yuan and the Ministry of Justice do not get along?

Tsai: There is no denying that the two bodies do not see eye to eye on this issue. The Judicial Yuan prefers a quick reform to restore the public's trust in the judiciary, whereas the Ministry of Justice favors a slower approach. But it is only natural for opposing groups to seek support for their causes. Debate ensuing as a result of such efforts hardly qualifies as an inter-departmental feud.

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