When the number of voters reported on the Internet is different from the number of votes, candidates can use the signature book to directly apply to the justice for constitutional interpretation investigation. If the justice decides to interpret the constitution, the votes can be checked immediately.

After verification, the content of the online transmission has no basis in laws and regulations.

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[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Recently, a message circulated on social media platforms saying, "When the number of voters is different from the number of votes, candidates can use the signature book to directly apply to the justice for constitutional interpretation investigation. If the justice decides to interpret the constitution, the current You can check the votes immediately...Voting checks are not about the judiciary, but about the constitution." The fact-checking organization pointed out after verification that the information in the online content is incorrect, so it is a wrong message.

The "Fact Checking Report" released by "TFC Taiwan Fact Checking Center" today (1st) pointed out that since November 28, a message circulated on the social platform Facebook said, "Everyone seems to be confused about what the Constitution of the Republic of China is! When the number of voters is different from the number of votes, the candidate can use the signature book to directly apply to the judge for constitutional interpretation investigation... The verification of the number of voters and non-voters. ! Implement the constitutional ruling! Instead of going to the judiciary for investigation!"

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The Inspection Center asked Lin Jiahe, associate professor of the Law Department of National Chengchi University, and he pointed out that the issues dealt with by the justices and the Constitutional Court did not include ballot disputes.

In fact, the "Constitutional Tribunal" composed of justices of the Judiciary only deals with constitutional disputes and disputes clearly listed in the "Constitutional Procedure Law", such as local systems and local autonomy.

In addition, the chief secretary of the Central Election Committee, Zhuang Guoxiang, explained that according to Article 69 of the "Public Official Election and Recall Law", if the difference in the number of votes between the candidate with the highest number of votes and the candidate with the second highest number is within 3/1000, he can apply to the court for a recount. Ballot checking is the responsibility of the court, and the election committee will cooperate.

He further explained that whether it is practical or legal, if you want to apply for a recount, file an election or election invalidation lawsuit, you must file a lawsuit through judicial channels and apply to the court for a recount.

Based on the above conclusions, the inspection center concluded that the content posted on the Internet has no basis in laws and regulations, so it is an erroneous message.