Taiwan’s legislature has passed a new law to improve the safety of childcare following the death of a toddler in foster care at the hands of two licensed nannies, a case that shocked the country in 2023. The legislation mandates security cameras at childcare facilities and creates a centralized database to permanently bar offenders with records of violence. While parents and lawmakers view the demerit system and video surveillance as vital for accountability and evidence, children’s rights groups warn of significant gaps.
