VOICED: Execution of innocent man sparks Taiwan debate

The video discusses the murder of Joe Deshong and the subsequent sentencing of two men to death. It explores Taiwan's reinstatement of the death penalty in 2010, public support for it, and the government's apology for wrongful executions. Controversial cases involving forced confessions and torture are highlighted. The government aims to abolish the death penalty, considering alternatives like non-parole life sentences. However, political pressures and public sentiment pose challenges. The video emphasizes the need for rigorous checks in death penalty cases and the importance of proving the guilt of those executed.

What measures is the government considering to help the public accept the abolition of the death penalty?

What must the government prove to the public regarding its stance on crime and the death penalty?