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- Taipei police raided a gay bar in a rare action, detaining 51 people under a 'public morality' law.
- The raid sparked an angry protest and prompted gender groups to urge an investigation into what they labeled a 'discriminatory' enforcement.
Why it matters: The detention of 51 people under a 'public morality' law highlights how an archaic provision can still be applied against LGBTQ+ spaces in Taiwan, a country often cited as Asia's most progressive on gay rights. The rarity of such a raid — enough to draw international headlines — and the immediate call for an investigation from gender groups set up a test of whether authorities will defend or disavow the enforcement.
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