Episode 22 & 23 - Why Doesn't Taiwan Abolish the Death Penalty?
Taiwan recently executed its first prisoner in five years—just months after the Constitutional Court ruled to tighten safeguards around capital punishment. This episode dives into the growing tension between Taiwan’s legal reforms and public sentiment, exploring why the government is under pressure from both human rights groups and citizens who still support the death penalty. Featuring voices from victims’ families, legal scholars, abolitionist campaigners and former judges, we examine the deeper cultural and political forces shaping Taiwan’s ongoing debate over the death penalty. This episode was recorded in 2025.
