The Constitutional Court has issued its ruling that the amendments to the Act Governing the Legislature’s Power and the Criminal Code are unconstitutional. The court held that key provisions in the controversial bill would give power to the Legislature at the expense of the president.
The KMT and TPP passed the bill earlier this year to expand the Legislature's investigative power, including the power to summon and question businesses and civilians and require the president to answer questions from lawmakers. Chief Justice Hsu Tzong-li ( 許宗力), reading the decision on behalf of the court, outlined that some provisions violate the separation of powers as written in the constitution.
This verdict summarizes public fear that a battle between the ruling and opposition parties will affect how well the Lai administration can govern Taiwan over the next four years. How the KMT and TPP will react to the Constitutional Court’s ruling will show whether they are willing to respect the system and separation of powers or if they will openly defy the top court.
The KMT and TPP have yet to release an official statement in response to the Constitutional Court’s ruling.