Taiwan’s Laws Regulating Civil Society

A Comparative and International Argument for Reform

In this report, author Shawn Shih-hung Shieh writes that Taiwan’s Civil Association Law should be reformed. He argues that the law, enacted during Taiwan’s martial law period, places unnecessary restrictions on people’s ability to form associations. The report also recommends several changes to the law that align with comparative and international best practices, allowing Taiwan to uphold its diverse civil society to strengthen its democratic resilience.