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BackBeijing City Police’s raid on gay bars caused controversy. Lin Liangjun’s team provided legal and psychological consultation on the case
Beijing City Police’s raid on gay bars caused controversy. Lin Liangjun’s team provided legal and psychological consultation on the case
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Beijing City Police’s raid on gay bars caused controversy. Lin Liangjun’s team provided legal and psychological consultation on the case

Taipei City Councilor Lin Liangjun immediately provided "special legal consultation and mental health consultation" services in response to Taipei City police's excessive law enforcement and infringement of the rights of diverse ethnic groups.

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  • The Taipei City Police raided a gay bar in Ximending on the 3rd, sparking controversy over excessive law enforcement and verbal humiliation.
  • North City Councilor Lin Liangjun issued a letter of support on the 5th, announcing that the team will immediately provide "special legal consultation and mental health consultation" services to assist affected citizens.

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On the afternoon of the 3rd, the Taipei City Police used a search ticket to search a gay bar in Ximending that was reported to be harmful to moral decency. The law enforcement process caused controversy.

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Taipei City Councilor Lin Liangjun's team will immediately provide "special legal consultation and mental health consultation" services in response to the Taipei City police's excessive law enforcement that infringes on the rights of diverse ethnic groups.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, the Taipei City Police used a search ticket to arrest a well-known gay bar in Ximending that was reported to have unethical conditions inside the store. However, the enforcement process caused controversy. Taipei City Councilor Lin Liangjun issued a message today (5th) to express support. In response to the Taipei City Police's excessive law enforcement and infringement of the rights of diverse ethnic groups, the team will immediately provide "special legal consultation and mental health consultation" services to make Taipei a city that accepts everyone.

Lin Liangjun pointed out that Taipei has always been a symbol of progress and diversity, but last weekend the Taipei City Police's excessive law enforcement, verbal humiliation, and violent and vulgar scenes were exposed, which not only surprised the citizens, but also made many gays and friends with disabilities feel worried and frightened.

She said that Taipei should not be a city that makes citizens uneasy. If the city government can't do it, then it's up to her. She is the convener of the Taipei City Council's Gender Equality Connection. In response to the Taipei City Police's excessive law enforcement that infringes on the rights of diverse ethnic groups, the team immediately provides "special legal consultation and mental health consultation" services.

Lin Liangjun emphasized that any citizen who feels uneasy living in Taipei can contact the team at any time, and they will assist with matchmaking lawyers and counseling psychologists to provide relevant assistance. Legal consultation and mental health consultation will abide by the principle of confidentiality throughout the process to ensure the privacy of the consultant. Project consultation hotline: 02-2557-0658. You can also send messages to Fanzhuan during non-working hours and a dedicated person will provide assistance.

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  • What is the police's official response to the controversy over excessive enforcement of laws?
  • Are there other public opinion representatives involved in supervision?

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