Justice Minister Defends Appointment of Acting Prosecutor General to Ensure Operations
法務部長鄭銘謙表示,指定代理檢察總長是循例辦理,以維持最高檢察署正常運作。
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 18:41
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Justice Minister Cheng Ming-chien defended the decision to appoint Hsu Hsi-hsiang as Acting Prosecutor General, stating it follows precedent set by former President Ma Ying-jeou. The move comes after the legislature rejected Hsu's formal nomination. Cheng emphasized that the appointment is necessary to maintain the Supreme Prosecutors Office's operations. Premier Cho Jung-tai also expressed frustration over the legislature's repeated rejection of government nominees based on partisan stances.