china criminal law

China Suffers Yet Another Horrific School Attack

Stan Abrams
May 12, 2010 05:23

Nothing much to say on this latest attack. Modus operandi sounds similar to the others: kindergarten, knife, several victims. Possible “motive” (aside from being crazy) is not yet clear at this time. China’s epidemic of stabbing attacks continued Wednesday with an assailant...

Another Police Custody Death – The Trend Continues

Stan Abrams
May 01, 2010 09:27

Mysterious deaths of suspects in policy custody is by now unfortunately an old topic for this blog. I have covered the issue several times in the past, discussing both the facts of specific incidents as well as the broader implications to rule of law in China. Following the release of new...

Rule of Law Implications of Huang Guangyu Trial?

Stan Abrams
April 23, 2010 08:46

The corruption trial of former appliance tycoon Huang Guangyu, who was once China’s richest man, has finished and a verdict is pending, a lawyer involved in the case said on Friday. [ . . . ] Huang . . . built his Hong Kong-listed GOME Group into one of China’s largest electronics...

Nanjing Swingers Trial – Interview Links and Final Comments

Stan Abrams
April 10, 2010 16:19

Warning: shameless self-promotion ahead. Minors should only read under the supervision of parents or adult guardians. Cynics should roll their eyes dramatically, sigh, and then keep reading. As I mentioned previously, I was interviewed by the BBC the other day about the “Nanjing...

Mississippi Burning and China’s Suihide Problem

Stan Abrams
March 24, 2010 10:43

Police chief or deputy chief should resign if any prisoner under his jurisdiction dies in prison without adequate reasons in central China’s Henan Province, according to a new regulation of the provincial public security bureau. Police officers directly involved in torture or forcing...