Combating Fake News—Taiwan and a Global Approach
About the Presentation:
Fake news, also known as misinformation, is a global challenge. Taiwan is no exception confronting this as a sociopolitical and legal issue. The question is not whether fake news is protected, but under which circumstances would fake news not be protected. This presentation explores how fake news has impacted Taiwan’s democracy and how the existing legal framework deals with issues where fake news creates injuries for individuals and society.
About the Speaker:
Ming-Jung Lee has worked as a Prosecutor at Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Prosecutor’s Office since 2014. She specializes in felony cases such as murder, gun violence, telecom fraud, as well as narcotic hazard cases. She received her LL.B and M.PH from National Taipei University and National Yang-Ming University respectively. Upon graduation, she worked at GJ Law Firm in Taipei as a lawyer, and then became an intern prosecutor in 2012. During her time at the U.S.-Asia Law Institute, she will conduct research on the global challenge of fake news and possible legislation.
