Taiwan's Constitutional Court upheld the death penalty's legality but restricted it to the most serious crimes, emphasizing better safeguards and balancing deterrence and prevention against abuse.
This ruling illustrates the tension between international pressure to abolish the death penalty and strong domestic support for capital punishment, particularly among the opposition Kuomintang.
Taiwan, while not a UN member, adheres to international human rights norms and has seen decreasing executions, with only two since 2016 and none since April 2020.
Public sentiment in Taiwan largely favors the death penalty, with polls indicating nearly 85% support, reflecting the complex societal views on justice and deterrence.
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