Remembering Mandela, Advocating for Tai Ji Men

Scholars and human rights activists celebrated Mandela Day and called for justice for Tai Ji Men. by Alessandro Amicarelli On July 18, 2023, United Nations Nelson Mandela International Day, CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers organized one of their bi-monthly webinars about the Tai Ji Men case. The title was “A Time to End All … Read more

July 13, 2023: The Anniversary of Tai Ji Men’s Acquittal in 2007

The perseverance of Tai Ji Men in fighting for justice gives hope to all those who suffer throughout the world because their freedom of religion or belief is denied. by Camelia Marin* *Introduction to the the webinar “16th Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Recognizing the Tai Ji Men as Innocent,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers on … Read more

Can Tax Authorities “Create” Law? Reflecting on the Tai Ji Men Case

Through “interpretation letters” and other tools, tax offices often try to rewrite the laws rather than just applying them—violating the principle of separation of powers. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the webinar “16th Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Recognizing the Tai Ji Men as Innocent,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without … Read more

Academic Conference Discusses Taiwan’s “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and the Tai Ji Men Case

At the East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion yearly meeting, a panel examined the problems caused by a “science without conscience” and an unjust tax system. by Daniela Bovolenta  The East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (EASSSR) held its fifth annual meeting, originally scheduled in Hanoi, Vietnam, and then … Read more

How to Be a Good World Citizen and Fight for Justice: A Reflection on the Tai Ji Men Case

Fundamental principles of law were violated by Taiwan’s bureaucrats. Rectifying the injustice should always be possible.  by Francesco Curto* *A paper presented at the webinar “16th Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Recognizing the Tai Ji Men as Innocent,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers on July 13, 2023. F I am an Italian … Read more