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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Taiwan Thinks Adultery Should Remain a Crime
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Taiwanese adults are satisfied with the current scope of legislation pertaining to human relations, according to a poll by the National Union of Taiwan Women's Associations and the Constitutional Reform Alliance. 89 per cent of respondents think adultery should not be decriminalized.
In Taiwan, adultery is a crime punishable by up to 12 months in jail. Most people found guilty are not sent to prison, and usually pay a fine of $28 U.S. per each day of jail time handed out.
In 2003, the Taiwanese cabinet developed a bill to allow same-sex marriage and permit homosexual couples to adopt children. The proposal has not been ratified by the Legislature. 75 per cent of respondents find homosexual relations acceptable, while 25 per cent disagree.
Polling Data
Do you think adultery should be decriminalized in Taiwan?
Yes | 11% |
No | 89% |
Do you find homosexual relations acceptable or unacceptable?
Acceptable | 75% |
Unacceptable | 25% |
Source: National Union of Taiwan Women's Associations / Constitutional Reform Alliance
Methodology: Interviews with 6,439 Taiwanese adults, conducted from Mar. 23 to Apr. 15, 2006. No margin of error was provided.
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