The legislation passed the lower house of parliament with 233 votes in favor, 205 against and 10 abstentions. We’re not sure which ruling was handed down, because every ruling can be challenged. Public interests count for nothing because what matters are the interests of a special caste [of judges],” he added. After it was introduced, critics said the bill put judicial independence at risk and it triggered street protests across the country. Judicial experts in parliament also called the legislation into question.

Source: Taipei Times December 21, 2019 16:07 UTC