Taiwan Minister quits after refusing to implement death sentences

Taipei: Taiwan`s Cabinet entered a new
phase of instability today with the resignation of Justice
Minister Wang Ching-feng over her refusal to implement death
sentences.

Wang`s resignation late last night was approved by
Premier Wu Den-yih this morning.

Her departure follows the resignation earlier in the week
of Health Minister Yaung Chih-liang, who objected to the
Cabinet`s refusal to extend national insurance premium hikes
to a wider number of people. Yaung`s resignation is yet to be
approved.

The Justice Minister`s departure potentially opens the
door to imminent execution of dozens of the 44 prisoners on
death row.

PTI