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Taiwanese Legislative Committee Debates Criminal Procedure Law Amendments on Pre-trial Detention

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan's Judiciary and Organic Laws Committee is reviewing amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law. A proposal by the Taiwan People's Party to remove 'collusion with co-defendants or witnesses' as a ground for pre-trial detention has sparked debate. Prosecutors' groups criticize it as weakening investigations, while a jury association argues it prevents abuse of detention powers.

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Taiwan's Legislature Debates Controversial "Ko Wen-je Clause" on Pre-trial Detention

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Taiwan's Legislature Debates Controversial "Ko Wen-je Clause" on Pre-trial Detention

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan is reviewing a "Criminal Procedure Law" amendment, dubbed the "Ko Wen-je Clause," which proposes removing "risk of collusion" as a reason for pre-trial detention. Critics argue this could hinder investigations, while proponents cite concerns over human rights and the overuse of detention.

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Armenia: Pre-trial detention for 6 individuals in election campaign obstruction case

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Politics·5/18/2026AI summary

Armenia: Pre-trial detention for 6 individuals in election campaign obstruction case

Armenian authorities have placed 6 individuals in pre-trial detention and one under house arrest as part of an investigation into attempts to obstruct the election campaign of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party. The detentions come ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections.

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5/15/2026AI summary

Yermak to remain in pre-trial detention for three more nights

Andrey Yermak, former head of the Ukrainian presidential office, will spend three more nights in pre-trial detention as bail funds have not reached the court's account in time. Transactions for the remaining amount have been made, but the delay means he will remain in custody until Monday.

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