The Ministry of Justice has responded to public suggestions regarding child abuse reform but was criticized by KMT legislators for being cold and bureaucratic.

On the 16th, the Legislative Yuan passed a referendum against the abolition of the death penalty, allowing the public to express their opposition. Both KMT and DPP proposed amendments to the Criminal Code, adding provisions that 'those sentenced to life imprisonment may be declared ineligible for parole.' Additionally, a petition signed by 130,000 people demanding the harshest penalties for child abusers was formally rejected by the Ministry of Justice.

KMT legislator Hung Meng-kai strongly denounced the Justice Ministry's bureaucratic response to public sentiment. Internet users expressed support, stating, 'If life imprisonment is declared, this condition should be reasonable.' The Ministry's decision not to adopt the measure regarding not sentencing death for child abuse cases has sparked public dissatisfaction, with Hung Meng-kai stating that he and several KMT legislators have actively proposed amendments to Articles 271 and 286 of the Criminal Code to strengthen penalties against child abuse.

The Justice Ministry repeatedly cites proportionality and accountability principles as shields, avoiding the real issues. There is concern about whether officials would have the courage to address the public live in the Legislative Yuan, honestly announcing their decisions to not adopt the proposals, which is seen as a violation of judicial dignity. Regarding the amendment for life imprisonment, KMT legislators Hsu Yu-chen and Wu Tsung-hsien have proposed amendments to the Criminal Code, adding Article 33-1, stating that those sentenced to life imprisonment may be declared ineligible for parole and not subject to reduction or pardon.

They have also amended Article 64 of the Criminal Code to specify that 'the death penalty shall not be aggravated. If the death penalty is reduced to life imprisonment, the court may also declare that there is no eligibility for parole.' The People’s Party has also proposed similar amendments, adding Article 33-1 stating that those sentenced to life imprisonment may be declared ineligible for parole and not subject to reduction or pardon. Furthermore, they revised Article 77, increasing the parole eligibility threshold for life imprisonment from 25 years to 30 years.

PTT users have responded positively to this issue, with many expressing support, stressing that 'if the death penalty is abolished, life imprisonment must be established' along with concerns regarding the sufficiency of prison resources.