Taiwan Opposition Pushes for Referendum on Flogging

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Opposition lawmakers in Taiwan are discussing a referendum proposal to introduce flogging into the criminal code. The draft targets offenses including sexual violence, child abuse and serious fraud, with supporters arguing the physical deterrent would lower recidivism rates. While some citizens point to Singapore as a successful model for public safety, others criticize the move as a "barbaric" and "archaic" step backward.