Lecture - Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing

For those interested, next Monday......


-比較企業金融法制講座
主辦單位：國立台灣大學法律學院
日期：98年3月2日（一）上午10:20至12:10
地點：法研四
報告人及主題
陳怡心 香港上海匯豐銀行,法務暨法令遵循處資深副總裁
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing at a Global Glance
對象：全體法學院師生
自由入座請準時到場

聯絡人：民商法組研究生王柄權
popular1016@gmail.com

Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act

The English version of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act was published on the Laws and Regulations Datebase of the ROC. New laws have a way of showing up with earlier dates than the actual dates posted on the website.

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy seeks to play a positive role in promoting Taiwan's democracy and fortifying its commitment to human rights. They also seek to become a strong link in the world democratic network, while joining forces with related organizations around the world.

Wrap-up for week 3 of February www.taiwanlawresources.com

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Monday - J.Y. Interpretation 648 (English Version)
Tuesday - Call for Papers
Wednesday - Liumang Law Abolished, Prisoners Released
Thursday - Intellectual Property Office News
Friday - Criminal Investigations Bureau
Saturday - J.Y. Interpretation 655

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Monday - Wrap-up of week 2 from www.taiwanlawresources.com
Tuesday - J.Y. Interpretation 648 (English Version)
Wednesday - Liumang Law Abolished, Prisoners Released
Thursday - Intellectual Property Office News
Friday - Criminal Investigations Bureau
Saturday - J.Y. Interpretation 655

J.Y. Interpretation 655

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On February 20, 2009 the Justices of the Constitutional Court issued J.Y. Interpretation 655, regarding the Certified Bookkeepers Act, it states:


96.7.11修正之記帳士法第2條第2項違憲?

記帳士係專門職業人員，依憲法第八十六條第二款規定，其執業資格應經考試院依法考選之。記帳士法第二條第二項之規定，使未經考試院依法考試及格之記帳及報稅代理業務人取得與經依法考選為記帳士者相同之資格，有違上開憲法規定之意旨，應自本解釋公布之日起失其效力。





655 Press Release
林大法官子儀提出Concurring in Part
李大法官震山提出Concurring
葉大法官百修提出Concurring
許大法官玉秀提出Dissenting
陳大法官新民提出Dissenting

Constitution
Certified Bookkeepers Act

Criminal Investigations Bureau

Because of recent news:



Exchanges of U.S. and Taiwanese fugitives difficult: MOFA

CIB Info at www.taiwanlawresources.com

Law of Extradition

Intellectual Property Office News

Here's the news this week from the TIPO office (some old news)



* 2009-02-16 TIPO to hold 4 public hearings to review Patent Act amendment
* 2009-02-16 IPR Police inspection case analysis for January 2009
* 2009-02-16 Progress made in ISP Bill legislation
* 2009-02-16 USTR announces Taiwan’s removal from Special 301 Watch List after completion of Out-of-Cycle Review, TIPO welcomes result
* 2009-02-16 TIPO announces 2009 “Triple E” plan

Liumang Law Abolished, Prisoners Released

I know it's old news, but the Judicial Yuan issued an English press release yesterday.



Press Release.

J.Y. Interpretation 648 (English Version)

On February 13, 2009 the Justices of the Constitutional Court issued the English version of Interpretation 648, it asks:

進出口貨物查驗準則第十五條第一項違憲？

Is Paragraph 1, Article 15 of the Import and Export Goods Inspection Guidelines Unconstitutional?

李大法官震山不同意見書(Dissenting Opinion)

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Monday - Intellectual Property Court Website
Tuesday - U.S. Court of Appeals Hears Taiwan Treaty Lawsuit
Wednesday - J.Y. Interpretation 649 (English Version)
Thursday - J.Y. Interpretation 650 (English Version)
Friday - Control Yuan Censures Prosecutors
Saturday - Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

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Monday - Wrap-up of week 1 from www.taiwanlawresources.com
Tuesday - The Executive Yuan - Atomic Energy Council II
Wednesday - The Executive Yuan - Council of Agriculture II
Thursday - The Executive Yuan - Fair Trade Commission II
Friday - The Executive Yuan - Public Construction Commission II
Saturday - The Executive Yuan - National Palace Museum II

The Executive Yuan - National Palace Museum II

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National Palace Museum Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

國立故宮博物院

The National Palace Museum is charged with the preservation, cataloguing, maintenance, exhibition, research, and examination of the nation's traditional art treasures. The museum also undertakes cultural exchanges involving its collection. It is organized into three departments: Antiquity, Painting, and Archives; and three divisions: Exhibition, Publication, and Registration. It also includes the Science and Technology Office and the Security Office.

The Executive Yuan - Public Construction Commission II

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Public Construction Commission Laws and Regulations

Public Construction Commission Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

行政院公共工程委員會

The Public Construction Commission plans, reviews and oversees public construction projects and coordinates related affairs. Under the commission are the Planning, Technical, and Construction Management Departments.

The Executive Yuan - Fair Trade Commission II

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Fair Trade Commission Laws and Regulations

Fair Trade Commission Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

行政院公平交易委員會

The Fair Trade Commission enforces the ROC's Fair Trade Law. The council is organized into the First, Second, Third, Planning, and Legal Affairs Divisions.

The Executive Yuan - Council of Agriculture II

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Council of Agriculture Laws and Regulations

Council of Agriculture Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

行政院農業委員會

The Council of Agriculture is organized into the Departments of Economics and Planning, Food and Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Animal Industry, and Farmers Service. The Deep Sea Fishing Training Center is also under the COA.

Subordinate departments:

Fishery Agency

漁業署

Forestry Bureau

林務局

Soil and Water Conservation Bureau

水土保持局

Taiwan Seed Improvement and Propagation Station

種苗改良繁殖場

The Executive Yuan - Atomic Energy Council II

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Atomic Energy Council Laws and Regulations

Atomic Energy Council Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

行政院原子能委員會

The Atomic Energy Council is charged with the planning and promotion of atomic energy and the research and development of nuclear science for peaceful purposes. Under the council are the Departments of Planning, Nuclear Regulation, Radiation Protection, and Nuclear Technology; the Radiation Monitoring Center; the Fuel Cycle and Materials Administration; and the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research. The AEC also stations personnel abroad.

Wrap-up of week 1 from www.taiwanlawresources.com

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Monday - Changes in Law - January 2009 - Tax
Tuesday - Changes in Law - January 2009 - Business
Wednesday - Changes in Law - January 2009 - Criminal
Thursday - Changes in Law - January 2009 - Civil/Organic
Friday - Changes in Law - January 2009 - Medical
Saturday - Changes in Law - January 2009

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Monday- Wrap-up of week 5 from www.taiwanlawresources.com
Tuesday - The Executive Yuan - Consumer Protection Commission II
Wednesday - The Executive Yuan - Veterans Affairs Commission II
Thursday - The Executive Yuan - Council of Labor Affairs II
Friday - The Executive Yuan - Council for Economic Planning and Development II
Saturday - The Executive Yuan - Council for Cultural Affairs II

The Executive Yuan - Council for Cultural Affairs II

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Council for Cultural Affairs, Executive Yuan Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

行政院文化建設委員會

The Council for Cultural Affairs formulates cultural policies and promotes cultural development. It carries out its responsibilities through three departments and personnel stationed abroad.

Subordinate departments:

National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts

國立臺灣美術館

National Taiwan Craft Research Institute

國立台灣工藝研究所

The Executive Yuan - Council for Economic Planning and Development II

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Council for Economic Planning and Development Laws and Regulations

Council for Economic Planning and Development Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

行政院經濟建設委員會

The Council for Economic Planning and Development has eight departments: Overall Planning, Economic Research, Sectorial Planning, Manpower Planning, Urban and Housing Development, Financial Analysis, and Performance Evaluation.

The Executive Yuan - Council of Labor Affairs II

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Council of Labor Affairs Laws and Regulations

Council of Labor Affairs Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

行政院勞工委員會

The Council of Labor Affairs administers the nation's labor affairs through the Departments of Labor-Management Relations, Labor Conditions, Labor Welfare, Labor Insurance, Labor Safety and Health, Labor Inspection, and General Labor Planning. Subordinate agencies include the Employment and Vocational Training Administration, the Bureau of Labor Insurance, and the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

Subordinate department:

Bureau of Employment and Vocational Training

職業訓練局

The Executive Yuan - Veterans Affairs Commission II

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Veterans Affairs Commission, Executive Yuan Laws and Regulations

Veterans Affairs Commission, Executive Yuan Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

行政院國軍退除役官兵輔導委員會

The Veterans Affairs Commission provides a number of services to retired servicemen, including job placement, health and medical care, vocational training, educational guidance counseling, old-age care, and emergency relief. The commission conducts its services through various veteran general hospitals, veteran hospitals, veterans homes, veterans domiciliary centers, veterans service departments, farms, and factories. The Ret-Ser Engineering Agency is also under the commission.

The Executive Yuan - Consumer Protection Commission II

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Consumer Protection Commission Laws and Regulations

Consumer Protection Commission Laws and Regulations (Ministry of Justice Website)

The Consumer Protection Commission studies and reviews basic policies on consumer protection and oversees implementation. It consists of three departments: Research and Planning, Supervision and Coordination, and Legal Affairs. There are also several consumer ombudsmen.

Wrap-up of week 5 from www.taiwanlawresources.com

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Monday - Judicial Weekly E-Paper
Tuesday - Judicial Personnel Study Center of the Judicial Yuan
Wednesday - J.Y. Interpretation 654
Thursday - Repeal of Act for Eliminating Liumang (Hoodlums)
Friday - Important Taxation Measures News Releases
Saturday - Guide to ROC's Tax Treaties/English edition

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Monday - Wrap-up of week 4 from www.taiwanlawresources.com
Tuesday - The Executive Yuan - Department of Health II
Wednesday - The Executive Yuan - Environmental Protection Administration II
Thursday - The Executive Yuan - National Science Council II
Friday - The Executive Yuan - Research, Development and Evaluation Commission II
Saturday - The Executive Yuan - Central Election Commission II