Judicial Reform @ Human Rights Wednesday: How to Obtain the "Directions for Not-Publicizing Criminal Investigations"?

"Criminal investigations invariably carry risks, news reports may contain both truth and falsehood, and viewers should carefully review the Directions for Not-Publicizing Criminal Investigations prior to viewing."

In contemporary times, the media is frequently a convenient channel for transmitting information. While the pursuit of truth seemingly aligns with the values of the judiciary, is that truly the case? Media and public opinion constantly influence the judiciary from various aspects; positive influences can bring the judiciary closer to public sentiment, while negative influences can cause irreparable harm.

Regarding the delicate relationship between the media and the judiciary—taking the non-publicity of investigations as an example—investigative secrets must be kept confidential, but how should a balance be struck between the protection of freedom of the press and the supervisory function of exposing malpractice?

The speakers arranged for this seminar bring together practitioners from both the legal and media sectors to share firsthand frontline observations. We hope that through such practical sharing, it will prompt deeper reflection, allowing those of us caught in the middle an opportunity to further consider what the "Directions for Not-Publicizing Criminal Investigations" that we desire in the future should look like!

Online Registration

Time

December 20 (Wed.) 18:30-21:30

Location

Taipei Bar Association Meeting Room
9F, No. 7, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei City (Exit 4, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall MRT Station)

Speakers

Moderator

Panelists

Organizers

Taipei Bar Association Monitoring Center for Non-Publicity of Investigations
Taiwan Judicial Reform Foundation
Covenant Watch
Human Rights Wednesday