Taipei Prison

The Taiwan Taipei Prison (Chinese: 臺灣臺北監獄) is a prison located in Gueishan, Taoyuan County, Taiwan,[1] under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice (Republic of China). Established in 1963, it has a capacity of 2705, and houses heinous and repeat criminals from northern Taiwan who are sentenced to at least ten years in prison.

Former President Chen Shui-bian is currently serving a 19-year sentence at the Taipei Prison as Inmate 1020.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Chen Shui-bian now prisoner No. 1020." Taipei Times. Saturday December 4, 2010. Retrieved on February 1, 2011. "Supporters of former president Chen Shui-bian outside the Taipei Prison in Taoyuan County’s Gueishan Township[...]"

External links

Taiwan portal
Republic of China portal
Criminal justice portal