Under current regulations, Aboriginal communities are only allowed to hunt with self-made shotguns during certain festivals and only with prior approval from authorities. The Council of Grand Justices yesterday announce a constitutional interpretation related to laws regulating hunting by Aborigines. Under the act, Aborigines cannot manufacture, transport or own self-made shotguns or harpoons for making a living without a permit. The ruling yesterday does not affect Talum’s case, which is to resume at the Supreme Court. However, it was the first time a court has recognized that Aboriginal hunting was “a cultural right that should be respected and protected by the state,” Hsieh said.

Source: Taipei Times May 07, 2021 15:56 UTC