Experts on Taiwan slam recent detentions

'MOVE FORWARD' The group said that 'Justice through the rule of law is essential to Taiwan's efforts to consolidate democracy and protect fundamental human rights'

By Charles Snyder / STAFF REPORTER

During the eight years of DPP government under president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁), several KMT officials were prosecuted for various crimes, including Ma himself, but the judiciary regularly dismissed such charges.

The statement comes just four days after FAPA president Bob Yang (楊英育) issued a letter making the same accusations against the KMT for the detentions.

Also See: Open letter on erosion of justice in Taiwan