In Taiwan, the DPP authorities recently announced four nominees for justice. Once this list succeeds in Taiwan's legislature, where the party has an absolute majority, all 4 justices will be "blue."

As soon as the list was announced, it caused an uproar. On the one hand, the opposition of the people believes that based on the principle of "staggered terms", the DPP authorities should not nominate; On the other hand, they are dissatisfied with the candidate's past background and qualifications.

All are controversial, and one is alleged to have abetted perjury

The four nominees are Cai Caizhen, Zhu Fumei, Chen Zhongwu and You Boxiang. According to comprehensive Taiwan media reports, all four have different degrees of controversy, and the latter three are inextricably linked to the DPP, and are accused of being "green friends" who are "obviously green".

Cai Caizhen is a judge of Taiwan's "Supreme Court". Zeng Mingzong, a "legislator" from the Chinese Kuomintang, pointed out in an article that her controversy lies in the perception that her legal views are too conservative, and how to contain bad government in the future will be a challenge.

Zhu Fumei is secretary general of the Taiwan authorities' supervisory organization. Her husband is the current "Attorney General" Xing Taizhao. People in the legal profession strongly criticized that Xing and Zhu may have the "power of examination."

Chen Zhongwu is currently a distinguished professor at the School of Law, National Taiwan University. He opposed the cross-strait service trade agreement, advocated the invalidity of Guan Zhongmin's election as president of NTU, and was highly involved in political events related to the KMT's party property, and his ideology was considered to be highly consistent with that of the DPP.

The most controversial Yu Boxiang is a former member of the so-called "Committee for Transitional Justice". Recently, it was revealed that as a lawyer in the 2005 Yunlin incinerator case, he was suspected of instigating witnesses to give perjury.

Some people in the DPP stood up to express their opposition, and "legislator" Su Zhifen quoted the article of the presiding judge of the case that year to accuse Yu Boxiang of misconduct in the case.

Those with a strong political personality are not fit for office

Mr. You's controversy sparked a backlash from Taiwan's judicial circles. On an Internet forum, someone wrote that a lawyer who had been questioned for instigating perjury to interpret constitutional provisions "has such low ethical requirements that it can only happen in Taiwan." As for the allegations, Uber has denied them.

Procurator Chen Hongda said that the selection of justices has a far-reaching impact and should be carefully selected and reviewed, and not just political thinking. Those with a strong political personality are especially unfit for office.

Zeng Mingzong also said that since the DPP authorities came to power, the employment of people has not been professional, and even the nomination of justices has been party-oriented. Zhu Fumei, Chen Zhongwu, and You Boxiang are "obviously green" and find it difficult to assume the responsibilities of justices.

The justices ruled that "did not disappoint the ruling party"

Ordinary people in Taiwan expect justice, but during the seven years of the DPP's rule, the justices' performance has been controversial and criticized.

For example, "legislator" Lai Shibao said that at the beginning of the rotation of political parties, Taiwan's "Control Yuan" determined that the authorities' "Party Property Regulations" had "pursued justice" by illegal means, and as a result, the chief justice held that the "Control Yuan" was not granted the right to review. In 2021, the DPP authorities' opening of imports of "Lai pig" caused strong dissatisfaction among many county and city governments, but the chief justice ruled that the Food Safety Law did not authorize counties and cities to formulate regulations, which was considered to be equivalent to confiscation of relevant "autonomy regulations".

A recent commentary article in the China Times believes that Taiwan's judicial reform has invested heavily in funds and human resources, but the people have no sense or payment, and so far they have no trust in the judiciary. The article said that in the "green" judicial circles, fairness and justice will be interpreted differently depending on the position of the ruling party, and justice may be difficult to obtain.

Mr. Lai also said that the justices' rulings had not disappointed the ruling party that nominated them over the years. The fully ruling DPP authorities no longer take into account social perceptions, and they cannot expect the justices to exercise their powers independently and impartially in the future.

According to reports, the DPP advocates convening an extraordinary meeting of Taiwan's legislature in June to examine the list of the above-mentioned four and exercise the right of consent. Some non-governmental oversight groups have issued press releases calling for a complete review of candidates and allowing all sectors of society to express their opinions, and should not be so hasty.

Reporter Ai Liang

Source: China News Service WeChat public account