讀後心得

The Legislative Yuan yesterday (25th) handled the referendum proposals on anti-martial law and anti-death penalty put forward by the Kuomintang, which were jointly passed to the second reading by the blue and white lawmakers. As the meeting took place after 7 PM, the Democratic Progressive Party caucus argued that the meeting exceeded the stipulated time, claiming the vote was invalid, and prepared to confirm the minutes outside the legislative doors. Some lawmakers from the green camp sought clarification from Han Kuo-yu's office, further reflecting dissatisfaction with the meeting process. During the incident, the debate intensified, even resulting in the breaking of the cane of the Democratic Progressive Party's floor leader Ker Chien-ming, leading to a situation where both sides might end up in court.

The Legislative Yuan handled two referendum proposals put forth by the Kuomintang (KMT) on opposing martial law and abolishing the death penalty yesterday. With support from legislators in the blue-white alliance, the proposal was expedited to the second reading. Since the vote was scheduled for after 7 PM, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus argued that the meeting had exceeded the designated time and claimed it was not valid. However, the opposition pointed out that according to parliamentary procedure, the meeting automatically extends until the questioning period ends, criticizing the DPP for paralyzing the proceedings. Additionally, on the 28th, the minutes of the meeting will be confirmed, with the DPP prepared to contest the confirmation at the main entrance of the legislative chamber. The DPP stated: "Illegal meeting, invalid vote."

DPP legislators held slogans and rushed to the office of the Legislative Yuan President, but after waiting for most of the day, they still did not see President Han. Legislator Wu Siyao stated: "In the Friday meeting, the DPP must submit proposals first." Green legislators even set up tables and chairs outside the chamber, dissatisfied with yesterday's meeting. Han Kuo-yu announced a break at 9:03 AM, and the meeting did not resume until 7:20 PM; during that time, the KMT expedited the two referendum proposals to the second reading between 7:33 PM and 7:42 PM. The DPP argued that based on the official document issued on the 19th, the meeting time should be from 9 AM to 6 PM, thus questioning the validity of the meeting.

Legislator Ko Chien-Ming clearly stated: "An invalid meeting is simply invalid; what counts if the time has exceeded?" KMT Legislator Luo Zhichang responded: "The latest can extend until midnight, and even the People’s Party has proposed extensions before." The KMT caucus asserted that the agenda on that day still included the administrative questioning period, so the meeting should automatically extend until the questioning concluded. Although the People’s Party also proposed extending the time until midnight, the DPP caucus believed that even if the questioning could be extended, it still needed the consent of the legislators, and at that time, the questioning had not yet started. Green legislator Chen Pei-Yu also showed a video, proving that after asking Han Kuo-yu if he could leave, the head of the Executive Yuan left the Legislative Yuan at 6:15 PM. Legislator Luo Zhichang commented: "The President of the Legislative Yuan did not announce the adjournment, so the executive officials should remain in the Legislative Yuan." Legislator Chen Ting-Fei criticized: "They are now self-interpreting the laws."

The controversy over the meeting time has sparked differing opinions, and the situation within the chamber has become quite chaotic; the cane of DPP caucus leader Ko Chien-Ming was broken, flying towards KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-Hsin, who even showed bruises and was preparing to file a lawsuit. The confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties continues to escalate, potentially entering legal proceedings.