Taiwan court overrules law that criminalized adultery

By Alexandra Lonas

Published May 29, 2020 4:45pm ET

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Adultery was decriminalized in Taiwan following a ruling from its constitutional court on Friday.

The court overruled the law against adultery, saying it was unconstitutional and that it violated privacy and sexual autonomy protections.

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