Thu, Apr 26, 2007 - Page 3 News List

Chen amnesty plan sparks controversy

ANNIVERSARY EDICT The president proposed to cut criminal sentences in order to mark the 20th year since martial law was lifted and the 60th since the 228 Incident

By Shih Hsiu-chuan  /  STAFF REPORTERS

"I believe the president or the Cabinet will come up with a complete set of policies [to go with the amnesty]," he said.

At another press conference, DPP Legislator You Ching (尤清) said that while he supported the president's proposal, prisoners involved in corruption cases or in the production or sales of illegal drugs should not be eligible for amnesty.

Additional reporting by Mo Yan-chih

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