Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-07-23

President Tsai Ing-wen is facing questions about the nation’s use of the death

President Tsai Ing-wen is facing questions about the nation’s use of the death penalty. (CNA photo)

penalty. That’s following several recent high-profile murders, which have brought capital punishment back into the spotlight. Although capital punishment is legal in Taiwan, it has not been used since 2010.

President Tsai spoke on Monday about the government’s position.

“Our current laws do not prohibit the use of the death penalty. As to how executions should be carried out and under what circumstances, that is up to the justice ministry to review. Justice Minister [Tsai Ching-hsiang] said he will take steps and make a decision after taking all factors into consideration,” said Tsai.
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