DPP Vows Legal Actions Against Legislative Yuan Officials Over Skipped Hearing on Chinese Infiltration
Legislative authorities and DPP officials spar over absenteeism at a spy agency hearing
In an unexpected turn of events, top Legislative Yuan staff are facing a heated confrontation with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) over skipped hearings concerning Chinese espionage.
Leading the charge, DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming, along with party lawyers, has accused the legislature officials of dereliction of duty and contempt for failing to attend a crucial committee meeting on measures to safeguard the legislature from Chinese spies [1]. Ker has vowed to take the officials to court over alleged contraventions of the Criminal Code.
DPP Legislator Chuang Jui-hsiung summoned Legislative Yuan Secretary-General Chester Chou, Kao Pai-hsiang, who heads the Conference Department, and Kuo Ming-cheng, head of the Organics Laws and Statutes Bureau, to the Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee meeting. The officials' failure to attend was deemed a deliberate misinterpretation of regulations, according to Chuang [1].
The DPP caucus chief executive, Rosalia Wu, stated that Ker would take the three officials to court over alleged contraventions of Article 130 of the Criminal Code. The officials were obligated to ensure the legislature's neutral, just, and legal operations but, Wu asserted, knowingly flouted the law, abetting measures to stall democratic discussions [1].
These allegations come in the context of rising concerns about Chinese infiltration in Taiwan. The DPP has been under scrutiny for several espionage allegations, with high-level aides under investigation for leaking classified information to Chinese intelligence [3]. In an effort to bolster national security awareness, the party has implemented new measures such as reporting requirements for members visiting China and security workshops [2].
Despite the legal proceedings, it's essential to note that public officials are not being personally attacked; instead, the actions are aimed at upholding democratic rule within the legislature. As per the Organic Legislative Committees Act, legislative committees may invite officials from agencies to present reports at the start of the legislative sessions, but the meetings convened this week may have exceeded their legal mandate, according to the Legislative Yuan [2].
The ongoing struggle between Taiwan and China over national security and sovereignty takes center stage, with the DPP leading the fight against these challenges [3][4].
[1] Accusations and No-Show: Legislative Yuan officials ignored a summons to a Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee hearing to address measures against Chinese espionage without taking leave or providing a report, leading the DPP to view it as a deliberate dereliction of duty and flouting of regulations.
[2] Legal Action Proposed: The DPP is planning to take Legislative Yuan officials to court for alleged contraventions of Article 130 of the Criminal Code, escalating the conflict regarding national security issues.
[3] Context of Infiltration Concerns: The DPP has faced several espionage allegations and has introduced measures like reporting requirements for members visiting China and security workshops to address concerns about Chinese infiltration.
[4] Struggle for Sovereignty: The ongoing situation between Taiwan and China highlights the ongoing struggle for national security and sovereignty, with the DPP at the forefront of these challenges.
- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has accused Legislative Yuan officials of dereliction of duty and contempt for skipping a crucial committee meeting on measures to safeguard the legislature from Chinese spies, and vowed to take them to court over alleged contraventions of the Criminal Code.
- DPP Legislator Chuang Jui-hsiung summoned three Legislative Yuan officials to a Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee meeting, but their failure to attend was deemed a deliberate misinterpretation of regulations.
- The DPP caucus chief executive, Rosalia Wu, stated that DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming would take the three officials to court over alleged contraventions of Article 130 of the Criminal Code, as the officials were obligated to ensure the legislature's neutral, just, and legal operations.
- These legal actions follow rising concerns about Chinese infiltration in Taiwan, and the DPP has implemented new measures such as reporting requirements for members visiting China and security workshops to bolster national security awareness.
