Written by Helen Hai-Ning Huang. This article highlights the key provisions of the Climate Change Response Act, particularly its design, objectives, and emissions reduction targets, and dissects the historic constitutional climate lawsuit in Taiwan.
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How Environmentally Friendly is Taiwan’s Constitution? An Observation from Ecological Constitutionalism
Written by Kuan-Wei Chen. This article explores Taiwan’s integration of ecological considerations into its constitution through ecological constitutionalism. It highlights legislative advancements and the challenges of implementing these principles in legal and constitutional frameworks.
Reform or Overreach? Constitutional Controversies in Taiwan’s Recent Legislative Changes
Written by You-Hao Lai. This article critically examines the procedural and substantive constitutional issues raised by Taiwan’s recent legislative reform, focusing on how the expansion of legislative power may undermine Taiwan’s democratic principles and impact the rights of private entities.
Bad Timing or an Opportunity: Taiwan’s Military Service System Reform after the Ukrainian War
Written by Ming-Shih, Shen. The outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war is a reality check for Taiwan. Because Ukraine’s defensive posture is just like Taiwan’s, it also needs to mobilise reserve soldiers on the battlefield to defend its homeland. The professional performance of Ukraine reserve soldiers has stimulated Taiwan to start the reform of the defence mobilisation system. If it is necessary to improve combat power by extending the time of military service, Taiwan should act boldly without worrying too much about political factors.
International Human Rights Law, Constitution and ‘A Nation Founded upon the Principles of Human Rights’
Written by Kuan-Wei Chen. In Taiwan, which experienced authoritarian rule after World War II, the pursuit of human rights protection was an important task in the process of democratization. The first political party rotation took place in 2000, and during the inauguration of President Chen Shui-bian from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), he declared the important policy guidelines of ‘a nation founded upon the principles of human rights as a goal.
Ascertaining the Status of Taiwan from Treaties and the ROC Constitution
Written by Chai Boon Kheng. The question of Taiwan presents one of the most elusive problems in international law. While treaty texts pertaining to Taiwan are
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