July 2013 — China Law Translate

Cage People 0 (0)

2013/07/16 China Law Translate 4

Could 1 in 725 of all people in China’s Hebei province be living in a cage? No metaphor. An actual cage. A survey by the provinces leading authorities indicate that this might be the case, but how does this happen and can the new Mental Health Law help?

Deputy Chief Prosecutor of SPP, Zhu Xiaoqing response on Wrongful Convictions 0 (0)

2013/07/15 China Law Translate 0

The SPC’s Executive Vice-president, Shen Deyong, made waves saying that for the sake preventing wrongful convictions , it would be better to let an guilty man walk than have an innocent man be punished. The SPP’s Deputy-Chief, Zhu Xiaoqing says not on his watch, citing the unrealistic pressures this would put on police and prosecutors, and the unintended ways it would impact their behavior.

Compensation for Person Given Reeducation through Labor for Internet Post 0 (0)

2013/07/12 China Law Translate 0

Chongqing’s Huang Chengcheng was given two years of reeducation through labor (RTL) for posting inappropriate remarks online, then, because of “improper handling”, the RTL was revoked. For loss of freedom and emotional harms, he was awarded about $21,856.47 USD and an apology. What do you think?

SPC Executive Vice-President Shen Deyong on wrongful cases 0 (0)

2013/07/10 China Law Translate 1

What will it take to stop wrongful convictions in China? SPC Executive Vice-president Shen Deyong thinks it might take letting some innocent people walk, and allowing lawyers to play a fuller role. What do you think?

The Need to Promote the Mental Health Law 0 (0)

2013/07/05 China Law Translate 1

Zeng Jun, a 35 year old schizophrenic has been kept naked in a cage for years. His family would seek care, but can’t afford it, and news of new laws making it more affordable hasn’t reach them.