Taiwan opposition seeks top court rule change as key decisions loom

Call to lift minimum number of judges raises concerns over bench's ability to function

Weng Hsiao-ling, a lawmaker from the main opposition Kuomintang, explains her plans to change the way the Constitutional Court functions on July 11. (Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club photo)

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

July 12, 2024 16:38 JST

TAIPEI -- A proposal by Taiwan's opposition to change the rules governing the top court is raising concerns that the bench may become unable to function, as seven judges are scheduled to step down later this year.