Carrying a knife on the MRT causes panic; Taiwan Railways officer who cuts in line and kicks someone is sued | Attorney Li Yu-sheng explains knives and liability for assault.

News Summary

According to CTV News, a man carrying two camping knives at Taipei MRT Nanshijiao Station caused panic among passengers, and police stopped him after waiting in line. In another incident, a passenger kicked someone during a queuing dispute at Taipei Railway Station, which led to a lawsuit.

Lawyer Li Yusheng explains

Attorney Li Yusheng stated that whether carrying a knife into a public transportation facility is illegal depends on the type of knife, the purpose of carrying it, the facility's regulations, and whether it causes fear to others. If there is waving, intimidation, or other specific dangerous behavior, it may involve criminal liability. The Taiwan Railways Administration's kicking incident will depend on the injuries, intent, and on-site footage to determine whether it constitutes assault or other liability.

If you are startled, pushed, kicked, or otherwise physically assaulted, you should promptly preserve surveillance footage, medical records, and witness information, and pursue legal action based on the specific evidence.criminal responsibilityWhether a crime has been committed and the appropriate punishment must be determined by the investigative authorities based on the evidence.

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