Taiwan Legislature Passes Third Reading to Expand Preventive Detention, Including Drunk Driving and Child Sexual Exploitation

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Taiwan's Legislative Yuan today passed the third reading of an amendment to Article 101-1 of the Criminal Procedure Law, expanding the scope of preventive detention. The revised provisions now include offenses such as driving under the influence, child murder, sexual image offenses, child and youth sexual exploitation, and fraud. This legislative change aims to address increasing social harm and recidivism risks associated with these crimes, protecting potential victims and facilitating investigations.