Taiwan's Referendum Roulette: When Do Citizens Really Get a Say? Taiwan's parliament has approved three referendums, including one that would introduce caning as punishment for sex crimes and fraud.
On its surface, this may seem like an unusual topic for a referendum, but it's not the only aspect of these votes that raises eyebrows.
The opposition controlled parliament voted in favor of holding these three referendums, which will likely be held on the same day as local elections in November.