The Executive Yuan in March unveiled a proposal that would allow a court to sentence repeat DUI offenders to death, which the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus toned down ahead of yesterday’s plenary session. Repeat DUI offenders who fit the criteria and cause serious injuries to others as a result of their actions face a prison term of three to 10 years, the amendment says. However, the penalties for first-time DUI offenders remain unchanged — a maximum prison term of two years and a potential fine of NT$100,000. He lambasted the DPP for not stiffening penalties for first-time DUI offenders, as it meant the ruling party had not done enough to meet public expectations. He said he was frustrated that the DPP caucus had vetoed the NPP’s proposal that DUI offenders be required to complete compulsory rehabilitation or counseling.

Source: Taipei Times May 31, 2019 15:56 UTC