Taiwan defense ministry seeking to mandate prison terms for draft dodgers (opens original article in a new tab)

Taiwan's defense ministry has proposed amendments to mandate prison sentences for draft dodgers, aiming to increase deterrence by making sentences non-commutable and imposing stricter penalties for military service evasion.

• Taiwan's defense ministry proposes prison terms for draft dodgers instead of fines
• Amendment aims to increase deterrence by making sentences non-commutable
• Proposed penalties include 1-5 years for evasion and up to 8 years for those not serving by 36