Candidacy Laws Changed
REPORTER:
Lawmakers have eased restrictions on who can run for office.
The amendments allow people who received suspended sentences or were able to perform community service in lieu of jail time to run for office. Those convicted of major crimes, or offenses involving national security, organized crime, corruption, narcotics, and money laundering who have not yet completed their sentences will still be unable to run for office. The bill was backed by opposition Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party lawmakers. Ruling party lawmakers criticized the move, saying the changes could benefit a local official recently convicted of forgery.
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