The Rule of Law and Justice Undermined by Conflicts of Interests in the Tai Ji Men Case
Tai Ji Men
Tai Ji Men Case Discussed on Taiwan’s Judicial Day
Scholars and human rights activists examined the central features of the case in an important day for Taiwan.
Judicial Day and the Tai Ji Men Case
Colonialism and discrimination of spiritual minorities are based on similar prejudices, as the history of the Tai Ji Men case demonstrates.
The Independence of the Judiciary and the Tai Ji Men Case
Truly independent judges would rule on the basis of the law only, not political pressures, media, or “public opinion.” They would have solved the Tai Ji Men case long ago.
Administrative Justice and the Tai Ji Men Case
Decisions against Tai Ji Men suggest that distortions of administrative justice studied by international scholars are at work in Taiwan too.
Tai Ji Men, Human Rights, and Human Wrongs: An International Webinar
International scholars and Tai Ji Men dizi celebrated Human Rights Day by reflecting on “human wrongs” in Taiwan and internationally.
The United Nations, Tai Ji Men, and the Limits of the State
As the Tai Ji Men case demonstrates, when states claim absolute power, injustice follows.
Why an International Day Against Judicial Persecution by State Power Is Needed
August 22 is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. Why a new International Day Against Judicial Persecution by State Power is needed.
Transitional Justice and the Tai Ji Men Case: Three Key Points
Transitional justice is mandatory for democratic states, implies a full acknowledgement and rectification of past abuses, and requires the cooperation of civil society.
The Non-Violent Fight of Tai Ji Men
Gandhi and Catholic social teaching both tell us that non-violence does not exclude calling for punishment of those who violated human rights.