Understanding the 2018 same-sex marriage referendum in Taiwan

This paper analyzes Taiwan’s referendum on same-sex marriage and related possible disputes and problems. It discusses the shortcomings of the Referendum Act’s content. First, according to the results of the referendum, same-sex marriage in Taiwan is regulated by special regulations, but once the referendum’s content is examined, there remain questions and unclear points as to whether the present same-sex marriage law is consistent with the assurance of human rights and the promotion of social diversity.