by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Mar 7, 2026 | HRC 61, news
During the 61st Human Rights Council session, CAP LC presented a written statement on the weaponization of tax law against spiritual minorities in Taiwan. It examines the Tai Ji Men case, involving perpetual tax bills despite judicial acquittals, resulting in sacred land seizure. The statement identifies structural tax administration flaws violating international human rights covenants, undermining religious freedom and due process. CAP LC urges resolution of the Tai Ji Men case and reforms ensuring taxation isn’t used discriminatorily against religious groups.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Mar 2, 2026 | CAP LC Event Coming, news
The 228 Incident warns against unchecked authority. Taiwan’s Tai Ji Men case reflects similar concerns: administrative actions contradicting court rulings undermine rule of law and religious freedom protections under international human rights standards
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Mar 31, 2025 | CAP LC Event Coming, news
The 228 Incident is not just a historical event; it is the representation of the fundamental human need for dignity, justice, and self-determination. When the peaceful protesters were killed, their spirit would have been killed as well, had they not rise up and fight for what they believed in. In this spirit of resistance, there are a number of similarities to the current struggle of the Tai Ji Men, a group that has for decades fought against systemic injustice and arbitrariness of the system.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Feb 27, 2025 | HRC 58, news
We urges global vigilance, arguing that taxes should never be weaponized to target innocent citizens or suppress religious and cultural practices. The Tai Ji Men case exemplifies how bureaucratic mécanismes can be manipulated to marginalize and harass spiritual communities that do not align with prevailing political narratives.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Sep 11, 2024 | HRC 57, news
The written statement discusses the issue of discrimination against spiritual minorities through the abuse of taxes. It argues that religious and spiritual groups have a right to truth, justice, reparation, and recovery when they have been unjustly discriminated against and persecuted.
