ABSTRACT
Since the end of World War II, Taiwan’s politics, society, economy, and circumstances of constitutional development have undergone gigantic changes. The repeal of martial law in 1987 was not only a turning point for Taiwan’s democracy, but also for its society and economy. Administrative law reform before and after democratization reflects these momentous changes and provides a helpful perspective on them. This article explains the experience and development of administrative law in Taiwan before and after the repeal of martial law and highlights its relation to democratic consolidation and the diffusion of law. It also discusses whether administrative law adequately deals with contemporary problems as well as new challenges in the future.
