Bill Monitoring and Drafting Workshop | How Can Attorneys Participate in the Legislative Process?
Last edited: 2026-07-27
Public interest, much like the dazzling colors of light refracting through glass, manifests in different images and imaginations for different people. For this seminar, we have invited Attorney Yu Po-hsiang and Attorney Lü Cheng-yen to share their frontline experiences in participating in the legislative process, and to discuss how legal research and practical work can be integrated with legislation.
Although the Legislative Yuan is the competent authority for reviewing bills, committee reviews in the Legislative Yuan often serve merely as the "wrapping-up stage" in the formation of laws. Prior to this, internal drafting sessions, explanatory meetings, and public hearings held by various parties have already largely determined the direction and content of the legislation. However, obtaining relevant information regarding these processes is difficult, and people are often left wondering how to participate.
The Judicial Reform Foundation has long focused on institutional advocacy and bill research for judicial reform. Currently, specialized groups composed of attorneys and scholars conduct research and drafting in fields such as criminal law, civil law, administrative relief systems, constitutional litigation, and crime victim protection, and further participate in legislative actions with the hope of elevating the quality of legislation.
How does the Legislative Yuan review bills? How can the combination of legal research and legal practice be applied to legislative practice? We sincerely welcome every passionate and interested graduate student, practitioner, and scholar to join the ranks of caring about legislative practice and providing legislative proposals!
Time
Thursday, February 23, 2023, 19:00-21:00
Location
Taipei Office, Judicial Reform Foundation (7F., No. 3, Lane 90, Sungjiang Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City)
※Online participation available
Speakers
Attorney Yu Po-hsiang (Standing Board Director, Judicial Reform Foundation)
Attorney Lü Cheng-yen (Director of the Legal Policy Department, Judicial Reform Foundation)
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