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<span lang ="en">Summary of SPC Rules on Case Supervision by Parties</span>

Summary of SPC Rules on Case Supervision by Parties

By Jeremy Daum on 2014/07/22

As it seems that some people don't enjoy reading translated legislation, here is a brief synopsis of the new SPC rules for accepting party supervision of cases in the Chinese courts.

Judicial Reform Pilots

Judicial Reform Pilots

By China Law Translate on 2014/06/16

The pilots are to be part of the new round of judicial reform first announced in the White Paper on Judicial Reform (2012) and the more directly implement of the ‘decision’ of the Third Plenum (2013). The proposed areas of reform seem to focus on ensuring judicial independence by freeing both procurators and judges (both judicial actors) from normal bureaucratic review systems, shielding them form local protectionism and raising their professional caliber by inviting in non-career judges and extending the age of retirement to make room for more experienced judges.

<span lang ="en">Judicial Independence, transparency and Accountability</span>

Judicial Independence, transparency and Accountability

By Jeremy Daum on 2014/02/14

Judicial Independence, transparency and Accountability[1] Jeremy Daum[2] February 3, 2014 Translated By: Yanfei Bai Independence, transparency and accountability have become key phrases in China’s judicial reform efforts this last year as President…