Exhibition Opening Press Conference & Taichung Office Grand Opening Tea Party | To Be an Ordinary Person | Judicial Reform Foundation 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition

Yesterday, the Taichung stop of the Judicial Reform Foundation's 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition, "To Be an Ordinary Person," has successfully launched! We extend our gratitude to JRF Chairperson #Attorney Huang Hsu-t'ien, Taichung Bar Association Chairperson #Attorney Wu Shao-kuei, Changhua Bar Association Chairperson #Attorney Hsu Fu-hsiung, and Nantou Bar Association Chairperson #Attorney Hung Chu-wen for gracing the event in person and delivering remarks, sharing their insights and expectations for judicial reform. We also sincerely thank #Director Li Shan-chih of the Taichung City Legal Affairs Bureau, as well as JRF executive committee members and pro bono attorneys, for their attendance and support in jointly witnessing this special exhibition that encompasses both reflection and outlook.

Remarks by Chairperson Huang Hsu-t'ien

Ten years ago, with the support of friends in the central Taiwan legal community, the Taichung Office was established, serving as an extension of our judicial reform work. Last year, by a fortunate turn of events, the office relocated to its current premises near Taichung Station and Taichung Park. This location symbolizes our close connection with society. We hope to use this place as a base to foster deeper dialogues on judicial reform. Therefore, today's exhibition—"To Be an Ordinary Person"—is our first major initiative in Taichung. I have always believed that Taiwan's development cannot rely solely on TSMC, nor can it be considered successful only when Taipei is doing well. Judicial reform must not be promoted solely in Taipei; instead, citizens across Taiwan should be allowed to participate in the discussion.

While we may not encounter the Judicial Yuan or the Ministry of Justice every day in Taichung, we meet people in need of justice every single day. Therefore, we hope to build this place into a knowledge center for social science, democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in central Taiwan, enabling more people to understand judicial reform and participate in dialogue. Looking back over the past 30 years, we have constantly reflected: if we want a better future, we must understand what happened in the past and examine the current reality. At the same time, judicial reform is not only a historical subject but also an ongoing present. Today, we are able to freely express our opinions, yet there are still people suffering injustices who cannot make their voices heard. Therefore, this is not only a historical process in terms of time, but also a parallel reality among different social groups—we should cherish everything we currently have, yet we cannot be complacent with the status quo, because many people are still unable "to be an ordinary person." This exhibition is not merely a retrospective; it is an invitation for everyone to jointly participate in reform. We need more support. Of course, promoting reform cannot rely solely on fundraising from the public; rather, it requires helping society understand what we do so that they are willing to invest themselves in it. We hope everyone will invite their family and friends to visit and give us feedback, making this exhibition an important starting point for judicial reform in Taichung.