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Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office Establishes the "2025 Agricultural and Fisheries Association Election Inspection Task Force"
In response to the agricultural and fisheries associations election held in 2025, in order to protect the rights and interests of farmers and fishermen, and prevent the interference of money, violence, and other illegal means that may affect the fairness of the election results, the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office established a regional investigation and contact center in coordination with the other District Prosecutors Office in Taiwan at 8:30 AM on January 22nd. Additionally, the "2025 Agricultural and Fisheries Association Election Investigation and Election Interference Task Force" was formed officially launching the election investigation operation. The Chief Prosecutor Chu Chia-Chi of the Kaohsiung Branch, Taiwan High Prosecutors Office and our Chief Prosecutor Huang, Yuan-Kuang have placed great importance on this agricultural and fisheries association election and our Chief Prosecutor Huang, Yuan-Kuang presided over the unveiling ceremony and the Chief Prosecutor Chu Chia-Chi personally attended to provide guidance. They were joined by Director Lin Yan-tian of the Kaohsiung City Police Department, Director Lian Zhen-zong of the Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Justice in Kaohsiung, Director Xu Jia-long of the Southern Region Investigation Team of the Ministry of Justice's Agency Against Corruption, Director Ou Jian-zhi of the Political Ethics Department of the Kaohsiung City Government, Deputy Chief Prosecutor Lin Chih-yu, and Election Executive Secretary Head Prosecutor Chuang Ling-ru. Together, they unveiled the plaque, demonstrating the commitment of prosecutors, police, investigators, anti-corruption officers, and political ethics units to strictly investigate election-related crimes. During his speech, Chief Prosecutor Huang emphasized that after the Lunar New Year, elections for the directors, supervisors, and general secretary of the agricultural and fisheries associations will take place. These elections are closely related to local politics and financial credit. The city is also home to many related government organizations, such as the Kaohsiung City Agricultural Bureau and the Marine Bureau. He urged prosecutors, police, investigators, anti-corruption officers, and political ethics units to maintain their proactive approach and work together to investigate election interference and promote awareness. The office, under the guidance of the Kaohsiung Branch Taiwan High Prosecutors Office, is actively integrating resources from various agencies and forces, ensuring a strong and unified front to uphold procedural justice and vigorously crack down on election crimes. Chief Prosecutor Chu emphasized in his speech that elections are a critical event for a country governed by the rule of law, and fair and just elections are the public's expectation. The agricultural and fisheries association election serves as a precursor to next year's national elections. The unveiling of the plaque today by prosecutors, police, investigators, anti-corruption officers, and political ethics units demonstrates their determination to investigate election interference. Relevant units will exert all their efforts to maintain fairness and justice in the election. The Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office calls on the public to recognize that the agricultural and fisheries association elections are essential to the local democratic system and the healthy development of agriculture and fisheries. If anyone becomes aware of vote-buying or election-related misconduct, they are encouraged to report it to the Prosecutors Office or relevant agencies such as the police, investigators, anti-corruption officers, and political ethics units (Reporting Hotline: 0800024099, press 4 after dialing). The maximum reward for reporting is up to NT$2 million, and the identity of whistleblowers will be strictly protected. Together, we will safeguard clean elections.
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Taiwan Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office Hosts Practical Workshop for Restorative Justice Facilitators
On September 30, 2024, at 8:30 AM, Taiwan Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office held the "2024 Restorative Justice Facilitator Training Workshop" in the Group Counseling Room on the first floor of the office’s second building. This workshop was designed to enhance the professional expertise and practical skills of restorative justice facilitators and other personnel involved in restorative justice processes. Head Prosecutor Xiaoqian Chen and Chief Probation Officer Suyu Chen attended the event, where they personally expressed their sincere appreciation to the facilitators for their dedication and hard work. In her opening remarks, Head Prosecutor Xiaoqian Chen conveyed her deep gratitude to the Ministry of Justice for its steadfast support of restorative justice initiatives. She emphasized that the restorative justice platform serves as a vital mechanism for fostering meaningful dialogue among parties involved in criminal cases. Through the guidance of facilitators, this process encourages active listening, mutual understanding, and the expression of emotions. It addresses not only the emotional harm caused by criminal offenses but also aids in the repair of material damages. Head Prosecutor Chen highlighted that the focus on emotional healing is a key distinction between restorative justice and traditional mediation, which generally emphasizes conflict resolution over the emotional recovery of participants. Head Prosecutor Chen reaffirmed that restorative justice is fundamentally a people-centered approach, designed to provide emotional support to participants within the judicial system. She expressed her hope that the workshop would enhance both the professional knowledge and service quality of the facilitators and staff members, further advancing the office’s restorative justice initiatives. She concluded by wishing the workshop great success, with the expectation that it would lead to significant improvements in the implementation of restorative justice programs. The workshop featured a special lecture by Executive Director Hanxi Chai of the Chinese Restorative Facilitation Association. He offered an in-depth analysis of restorative justice models and shared several practical case studies. In the afternoon, participants engaged in sessions focused on "Building and Purpose of Growth Groups" and "Conflict Management Skills." These sessions were designed to enhance participants' communication and conflict management abilities, which are critical to the effective implementation of restorative justice practices. The workshop concluded successfully, with participants gaining valuable insights. Taiwan Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office looks forward to the application of the knowledge gained during the workshop to help transform the relationships and emotional trauma of those involved in criminal cases. Ultimately, the goal is to facilitate the reintegration of both victims and offenders into society, restore normalcy to their lives, and contribute to a greater sense of social order and harmony.
