Re-investigating Lin Chih-chien's Academic Ethics Case? Control Yuan: First Investigation Initiated After Citizen Complaint
Taiwan's Control Yuan clarified reports about re-investigating Lin Chih-chien's thesis plagiarism case. The investigating committee stated this is the first investigation into the matter, triggered by a citizen's complaint, and that media sensationalism like 'political persecution' is inaccurate. They emphasized a rigorous investigation process.
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TAIPEI, April 20 (CNA) - Regarding media reports about the Control Yuan 're-investigating' Lin Chih-chien's 'thesis plagiarism' case, the three investigating Control Yuan members responsible for the case stated today that this is the first investigation into this incident. Due to a citizen's complaint, the Control Yuan members, based on their authority, must initiate the investigation procedures. They stressed that media reports using sensational words like 'reopening investigation' or 'political persecution' deviate from the facts.
The investigating Control Yuan members explained that Control Yuan members perform their duties in accordance with the law. The Control Yuan respects external comments but requests all parties to understand the law and not to pre-emptively attack the Control Yuan. They added that all relevant individuals in this case have been summoned for interviews by the Control Yuan, and the investigation report will be open to public review. Speculation about political intervention is deemed excessive.
The investigating Control Yuan members told CNA that according to the Control Yuan's investigation procedures, cases must undergo summons and consultation before an investigation report is completed and submitted to the committee for review. For this case, a total of four relevant individuals have been summoned, with the aim of allowing all parties to fully present their opinions to accurately reflect the facts. The entire process is certainly prudent and rigorous.
Former Hsinchu Mayor Lin Chih-chien was accused of thesis plagiarism concerns after announcing his candidacy for Taoyuan Mayor in 2022. The case was reviewed by National Taiwan University's Academic Ethics Review Committee, with Su Hongda, then Dean of NTU's College of Social Sciences, serving as the convener. In August 2022, NTU held a press conference where Su Hongda and then Dean of Academic Affairs Ting Shih-tung reported the committee's conclusion, determining that Lin Chih-chien had plagiarized, leading to the revocation of Lin Chih-chien's Master's degree from NTU's Graduate Institute of National Development. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun, Chang Jo-yao) 1150420
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The investigating Control Yuan members explained that Control Yuan members perform their duties in accordance with the law. The Control Yuan respects external comments but requests all parties to understand the law and not to pre-emptively attack the Control Yuan. They added that all relevant individuals in this case have been summoned for interviews by the Control Yuan, and the investigation report will be open to public review. Speculation about political intervention is deemed excessive.
The investigating Control Yuan members told CNA that according to the Control Yuan's investigation procedures, cases must undergo summons and consultation before an investigation report is completed and submitted to the committee for review. For this case, a total of four relevant individuals have been summoned, with the aim of allowing all parties to fully present their opinions to accurately reflect the facts. The entire process is certainly prudent and rigorous.
Former Hsinchu Mayor Lin Chih-chien was accused of thesis plagiarism concerns after announcing his candidacy for Taoyuan Mayor in 2022. The case was reviewed by National Taiwan University's Academic Ethics Review Committee, with Su Hongda, then Dean of NTU's College of Social Sciences, serving as the convener. In August 2022, NTU held a press conference where Su Hongda and then Dean of Academic Affairs Ting Shih-tung reported the committee's conclusion, determining that Lin Chih-chien had plagiarized, leading to the revocation of Lin Chih-chien's Master's degree from NTU's Graduate Institute of National Development. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun, Chang Jo-yao) 1150420
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