Prince Shotoku and the (Non-)Independence of Law

Prince Shotoku and the (Non-)Independence of Law

The 7th-century Japanese ruler taught that law and its enforcement cannot be independent from conscience. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the webinar “A Real, Independent Justice for Tai Ji Men” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers on...
Tai Ji Men Deserves Real Justice

Tai Ji Men Deserves Real Justice

January 11 was Taiwan’s Judicial Day. Participants in an international webinar expressed the hope it would be an opportunity to reflect on what went wrong in the Tai Ji Men case. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on January 20th, 2022....
Tai Ji Men as a School of Solidarity

Tai Ji Men as a School of Solidarity

Caring for the others is not just sharing material interests but recognizing the value of all human beings. This is what Tai Ji Men teaches. by Marco Respinti* *A paper presented at the seminar “Global Solidarity with Tai Ji Men: 26th Anniversary of the Raid...
Solidarity in Islam and the Tai Ji Men Case

Solidarity in Islam and the Tai Ji Men Case

Muslims believe that solidarity is a natural feeling, but it should be cultivated. Similar ideas exist in most religions, and inspire us in our solidarity with Tai Ji Men. by Davide S. Amore* *Introduction of the testimonies at the seminar “Global Solidarity with Tai...