Taiwan Weighs One-Year Minimum Jail Term for Draft Dodgers
Taiwan’s government is considering tougher penalties for people who evade mandatory military service, including a proposed minimum prison sentence of one year for draft dodgers. The draft amendment would also increase penalties for those who intentionally delay service until they reach the age limit for conscription at 36.
Military Service Evasion in Taiwan
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Taiwan’s government is considering tougher penalties for evading military service, with officials proposing a minimum sentence of one year in prison.
The draft amendment would also increase penalties for those who deliberately delay service until they age out of conscription at 36. Officials say the proposal was prompted by high-profile cases involving entertainers accused of avoiding military service. The government says existing penalties have not been harsh enough to deter such behavior.
