Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-07-09

Deputy Justice Minister Chen Ming-tang says there is no timetable for carrying out executions. His comments came Monday, during an interview.

There have been growing calls in Taiwan for the government to keep capital punishment as an option. That’s following a recent string of murders that have horrified the public. Even a lawmaker from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) – which is largely against the death penalty – has suggested that the government execute death row inmates before the practice is banned.

Deputy Justice Minister Chen explains how his ministry is dealing with capital punishment.    [FULL  STORY]