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Koo decries prosecutors’ powers

Thursday, 02 July 2009 08:09 Taipei Times

Chairman of the Taiwan Bar Association Wellington Koo accused prosecutors yesterday of abusing their authority by barring people under investigation from leaving the country.

At a press conference, Koo said prosecutors usually impose a ban on a litigant as it makes it more convenient to probe legal cases if the individuals concerned stay within the country.

Chen daughter travel request rejected

Wednesday, 01 July 2009 08:58 Taipei Times

District prosecutors yesterday rejected a request from former president Chen Shui-bian’sdaughter, Chen Hsing-yu, to have her travel restrictions lifted, ruining her plans to study in the US with her three children.

Prosecutors rejected Chen Hsing-yu’s request “to ensure that the litigation process goes smoothly,” said Lin Jinn-tsun, spokesperson for the Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office.

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Taiwan has made “significant” progress in improving rights for Muslims, the US Department of State said on Friday in its International Religious Freedom report for last year.

The report cited the Chinese-Muslim Association as saying: The “authorities were making significant progress in improving rights for Muslims,” such as by increasing the number of restaurants and hotels that cater to Muslims’ dietary requirements and establishing prayer rooms for them.