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Knock Knock, Judicial Reform Is Calling—National Judicial Reform Movement Series Forums
Last edited: 2026-07-27
Judicial reform is a key policy platform of President Tsai Ing-wen, yet what judicial reform actually aims to change and how the public's opinions can be conveyed remain unclear. Good reform requires broader participation, and we need more people to share their experiences and talk about the dilemmas they have faced. Capitalizing on the current momentum of judicial reform issues, we will hold three events to provide an open forum for everyone to speak freely and help diagnose our judicial system. We do not need to discuss abstruse legal issues; rather, we return to direct sharing of experiences. Through brief introductions or film screenings, we enable everyone to discuss together in a relaxed atmosphere.
(Concluded) 8/28 Judicial Personnel Burnout and Adjudication Quality
Speaker / Shih Wei-ch'en Judge, Li Sung-yen Prosecutor
Moderator / Ch'en Yü-fan Deputy CEO
Burnout is already a widespread phenomenon across all industries in Taiwan. However, what impact would judicial officer burnout have? Many people step into a courtroom only a handful of times in their lives, and if the judges presiding over cases are exhausted in body and mind, surely no one can accept that. We are inviting grassroots judges to talk to everyone about their work and what the impact of this phenomenon means for you and me.
- Time: Sunday, August 28, 18:00~21:00
- Location: JRF Taichung Office (No. 845, Sec. 2, Taiwan Blvd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City)
(Concluded) 9/11 The Relationship Between Media and the Judiciary
Speaker / Lin Meng-huang Judge, Fang Hui-chen The Reporter Journalist, T'ang Fu-nien Editor-in-Chief
Moderator / Ch'en Yü-fan Deputy CEO
The media and social public opinion often influence the judiciary from various aspects. Sometimes positive influences can bring the judiciary closer to public sentiment, while negative influences can cause irreparable harm. Through a film, we will present the delicate relationship between the media and the judiciary. In contemporary times, the media is often a convenient channel for conveying information, and its value in pursuing truth seems to coincide with the judiciary, but is this necessarily the case? We are inviting judges and senior media professionals to share their experiences and observations with everyone.
※ Event Screening: "I Just Didn't Do It"
- Time: Sunday, September 11, 14:00~18:30
- Location: JRF Taichung Office (No. 845, Sec. 2, Taiwan Blvd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City)
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