South China Morning Post on Nostr: Taiwan’s Lai has little to celebrate from constitutional court win: experts ...
Taiwan’s Lai has little to celebrate from constitutional court win: experts
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Taiwan's constitutional court ruled on October 25, 2024, against proposed government oversight reforms, deemed unconstitutional; opposition leaders labeled the ruling a 'disgrace' and a 'death of judicial integrity'; the ruling complicates William Lai Ching-te's administration, which began on May 20, 2024; opposition parties KMT and TPP had pushed for reforms to increase legislative oversight, including penalties for officials who lied or withheld information; the ruling supports a super-presidential system, undermining checks and balances; DPP officials praised the ruling, claiming it protects rights of private entities; experts warn of weakened legislative power and increased political divides; Lai's political capital may diminish as opposition intensifies scrutiny over government actions.
#Taiwan #LaiChingte #ConstitutionalCourt #Politics #Dpp #Kmt #Tpp #LegislativeReforms #Oversight #CrossstraitRelations
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3284992/why-taiwans-lai-may-have-little-celebrate-constitutional-court-win?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
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Taiwan's constitutional court ruled on October 25, 2024, against proposed government oversight reforms, deemed unconstitutional; opposition leaders labeled the ruling a 'disgrace' and a 'death of judicial integrity'; the ruling complicates William Lai Ching-te's administration, which began on May 20, 2024; opposition parties KMT and TPP had pushed for reforms to increase legislative oversight, including penalties for officials who lied or withheld information; the ruling supports a super-presidential system, undermining checks and balances; DPP officials praised the ruling, claiming it protects rights of private entities; experts warn of weakened legislative power and increased political divides; Lai's political capital may diminish as opposition intensifies scrutiny over government actions.
#Taiwan #LaiChingte #ConstitutionalCourt #Politics #Dpp #Kmt #Tpp #LegislativeReforms #Oversight #CrossstraitRelations
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3284992/why-taiwans-lai-may-have-little-celebrate-constitutional-court-win?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection