Guardians of Justice
An in-depth exploration of the individuals who have presided over the Judicial Yuan of the Republic of China, charting the course of Taiwan's highest court.
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The following table details the individuals who have served as President of the Judicial Yuan of the Republic of China, a role that also encompasses the Chief Justice position following constitutional amendments.
Pre-1947 Constitution Era
From the establishment of the Judicial Yuan in 1928 until the implementation of the 1947 Constitution, the leadership structure and presidential roles were defined under different constitutional frameworks.
# | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Term of Office | Party | Chairman | |
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1 | Portrait Unavailable | Wang Ch'ung-hui 王寵惠 Wáng Chǒnghuì (1881–1958) |
Nov 1928 | Jan 1932 | Kuomintang | Tan Yankai, Chiang Kai-shek, Lin Sen |
2 | Portrait Unavailable | Wu Chaoshu 伍朝樞 Wú Cháoshū (1887–1934) |
Jan 1932 | Mar 1932 | Kuomintang | Lin Sen |
Did not take office. | ||||||
3 | Portrait Unavailable | Ju Zheng 居正 Jū Zhèng (1876–1951) |
Mar 1932 | 1 Jul 1948 | Kuomintang | Lin Sen, Chiang Kai-shek |
Post-1947 Constitution (Pre-1997 Amendment)
Following the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of China in 1947, the role of the President of the Judicial Yuan continued, with significant figures leading the institution through periods of national transition.
# | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Term of Office | Party | President of the Republic | |
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1 | Portrait Unavailable | Wang Ch'ung-hui 王寵惠 Wáng Chǒnghuì (1881–1958) |
2 Jul 1948 | 15 Mar 1958 | Kuomintang | Chiang Kai-shek |
Died in office. | ||||||
– | Portrait Unavailable | Hsieh Kuan-sheng 謝冠生 Xiè Guànshēng (1897–1971) |
18 Mar 1958 | 14 Jun 1958 | Kuomintang | Chiang Kai-shek |
As acting. | ||||||
2 | Portrait Unavailable | Hsieh Kuan-sheng 謝冠生 Xiè Guànshēng (1897–1971) |
14 Jun 1958 | 1 Dec 1971 | Kuomintang | Chiang Kai-shek |
3 | Portrait Unavailable | Tien Chung-chin 田炯錦 Tián Jiǒngjǐn (1899–1977) |
1 Dec 1971 | 30 Mar 1977 | Kuomintang | Chiang Kai-shek, Yen Chia-kan |
Died in office. | ||||||
4 | Portrait Unavailable | Tai Yen-hui 戴炎輝 Dài Yánhuī (1909–1992) |
20 Apr 1977 | 1 Jul 1979 | Kuomintang | Yen Chia-kan, Chiang Ching-kuo |
First JY President of Taiwanese ancestry. | ||||||
5 | Portrait Unavailable | Huang Shao-ku 黃少谷 Huáng Shàogǔ (1901–1996) |
1 Jul 1979 | 1 May 1987 | Kuomintang | Chiang Ching-kuo |
6 | Portrait Unavailable | Lin Yang-kang 林洋港 Lín Yánggǎng (1927–2013) |
1 May 1987 | 1 Sep 1994 | Kuomintang | Chiang Ching-kuo, Lee Teng-hui |
7 | Portrait Unavailable | Shih Chi-yang 施啟揚 Shí Qǐyáng (1935–2019) |
1 Sep 1994 | 1 Feb 1999 | Kuomintang | Lee Teng-hui |
Post-1947 Constitution (Post-1997 Amendment)
With the 1997 constitutional amendment, the President of the Judicial Yuan also became the Chief Justice, serving on the Constitutional Court. Since this change, incumbents have generally been unaffiliated with any political party.
No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Term of Office | Note | President of the Republic | |
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1 | Portrait Unavailable | Weng Yueh-sheng 翁岳生 Wēng Yuèshēng (Mandarin) Ang Gaōk-seng (Taiwanese) Vûng Ngo̍k-sâng (Hakka) (1932– ) |
1 Feb 1999 | 30 Sep 2007 | Lee Teng-hui, Chen Shui-bian | |
2 | Portrait Unavailable | Lai In-jaw 賴英照 Lài Yīngzhào (Mandarin) Lâi Eng-chiâⁿ (Taiwanese) Lai Yîn-cheu (Hakka) (1946– ) |
1 Oct 2007 | 18 Jul 2010 | Resigned due to scandal. | Chen Shui-bian, Ma Ying-jeou |
– | Portrait Unavailable | Hsieh Tsai-chuan 謝在全 Xiè Zàiquán (Mandarin) Chiā Chāi-choân (Taiwanese) Chhia Chhai-chhiôn (Hakka) (– ) |
19 July 2010 | 12 Oct 2010 | As acting. | Ma Ying-jeou |
3 | Portrait Unavailable | Rai Hau-min 賴浩敏 Lài H\u00e0omǐn (Mandarin) Lâi H\u00f2-b\u00edn (Taiwanese) Lai Ho-men (Hakka) (1939– ) |
13 Oct 2010 | 31 Oct 2016 | Ma Ying-jeou, Tsai Ing-wen | |
4 | Portrait Unavailable | Hsu Tzong-li 許宗力 X\u00f9 Zōnglì (Mandarin) Kh\u00f3\u0358 Chong-le̍k (Taiwanese) H\u00ed Ch\u00fbng-li̍t (Hakka) (1956– ) |
1 Nov 2016 | 1 Nov 2024 | Tsai Ing-wen, Lai Ching-te | |
– | Portrait Unavailable | Shieh Ming-yan 謝銘煙 Xiè Míngyán (Mandarin) (1957– ) |
1 Nov 2024 | Incumbent | As acting. | Lai Ching-te |
Historical Progression
A structured overview of the tenure of each President of the Judicial Yuan, highlighting their service periods and key transitions in Taiwan's judicial leadership.
Wang Ch'ung-hui
Term: Nov 1928 – Jan 1932
Party: Kuomintang
Presiding Chairman: Tan Yankai, Chiang Kai-shek, Lin Sen
Wu Chaoshu
Term: Jan 1932 – Mar 1932
Party: Kuomintang
Presiding Chairman: Lin Sen
Did not take office.
Ju Zheng
Term: Mar 1932 – 1 Jul 1948
Party: Kuomintang
Presiding Chairman: Lin Sen, Chiang Kai-shek
Wang Ch'ung-hui
Term: 2 Jul 1948 – 15 Mar 1958
Party: Kuomintang
President of ROC: Chiang Kai-shek
Died in office.
Hsieh Kuan-sheng (Acting)
Term: 18 Mar 1958 – 14 Jun 1958
Party: Kuomintang
President of ROC: Chiang Kai-shek
Hsieh Kuan-sheng
Term: 14 Jun 1958 – 1 Dec 1971
Party: Kuomintang
President of ROC: Chiang Kai-shek
Tien Chung-chin
Term: 1 Dec 1971 – 30 Mar 1977
Party: Kuomintang
President of ROC: Chiang Kai-shek, Yen Chia-kan
Died in office.
Tai Yen-hui
Term: 20 Apr 1977 – 1 Jul 1979
Party: Kuomintang
President of ROC: Yen Chia-kan, Chiang Ching-kuo
First JY President of Taiwanese ancestry.
Huang Shao-ku
Term: 1 Jul 1979 – 1 May 1987
Party: Kuomintang
President of ROC: Chiang Ching-kuo
Lin Yang-kang
Term: 1 May 1987 – 1 Sep 1994
Party: Kuomintang
President of ROC: Chiang Ching-kuo, Lee Teng-hui
Shih Chi-yang
Term: 1 Sep 1994 – 1 Feb 1999
Party: Kuomintang
President of ROC: Lee Teng-hui
Weng Yueh-sheng
Term: 1 Feb 1999 – 30 Sep 2007
Note: President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice
President of ROC: Lee Teng-hui, Chen Shui-bian
Lai In-jaw
Term: 1 Oct 2007 – 18 Jul 2010
Note: President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice
President of ROC: Chen Shui-bian, Ma Ying-jeou
Resigned due to scandal.
Hsieh Tsai-chuan (Acting)
Term: 19 July 2010 – 12 Oct 2010
Note: Acting President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice
President of ROC: Ma Ying-jeou
Rai Hau-min
Term: 13 Oct 2010 – 31 Oct 2016
Note: President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice
President of ROC: Ma Ying-jeou, Tsai Ing-wen
Hsu Tzong-li
Term: 1 Nov 2016 – 1 Nov 2024
Note: President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice
President of ROC: Tsai Ing-wen, Lai Ching-te
Shieh Ming-yan (Acting)
Term: 1 Nov 2024 – Incumbent
Note: Acting President of Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice
President of ROC: Lai Ching-te
References
Source Citations
- Judicial Yuan. "Past Presidents and Vice Presidents". Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- Judicial Yuan. "President".
- Ko Shu-ling. "Ma accepts Lai In-jaw's resignation". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
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