Human Rights for Detainees in Prisons and Detention Centers

China protects human rights of detainees in the entire process of the judicial system, from the making of law, to the administration of justice, law enforcement and legal supervision. According to China's Constitution, detainees enjoy the following political rights: 1. All the rights that have not been deprived of just like ordinary citizens, including the right of voting, the right to speech and publication; the right to human dignity and non-humili-     

On Legal Protection of Human Rights for the "Underprivileged"

Questions related to inclusion ofhuman rights into the Constitution andlegal protection of human rights meritstudy in real earnest by those engaged inhuman rights studies.China's Constitution is unique inmany ways, and so is the protection ofhuman rights under China's legal system.In my opinion, this should be the focus ofour study.The Constitution, of whatever versionpublished since the birth of New China in1949, is meant to protect human rights inall aspects—political, economic, socialand…     

Inclusion of Human Rights in the Constitution——An Important Milestone in China's Human Rights Development

On March 14, 2004, a proposed amendment to the Constitution was adopted by the Second Session of the Tenth National People's Congress (NPC), which stipulates clearly that "the state respects and safeguards human fights." This is the first time that the concept of "human rights" has been included in the Constitution—a major event in the development of China's democratic constitutionalism and political civilization, and an important milestone in human rights progress in China.     

Law Professor: Changes "Substantial" in China''''s Human Rights Conditions

"Substantial" changes have taken place in China's human rights conditions, according to Professor Xu Xianming, president of the China University of Law and Political Sciences. As a member of the Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's highest legislature, he is known for his contributions to improvements in the country's legal system. In an interview with Human Rights magazine, Professor Xu Xianming listed what he chose to call the "five most important changes" in China's human rights conditions:     

System Ethics:New Approach to Guarantee Human Rights

Respect for and protection of human rights is an issue of common concern nowadays. In 2004,China added The state respects and protects human rights to Article 33 of its Constitution in the form of amendment. Incorporation of human rights into the Constitution not only eliminates all kinds of concerns in notions     

Forum on China's Move to Enshrine Human Rights in Constitution

China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) called a forum of experts and scholars on March 15 to discuss the significance of getting human rights protection enshrined in China's fundamental law—the Constitution. Presided over by CSHRS President Zhou Jue, the forum was attended by CSHRS vice-presidents Yang Zhengquan and Dong Yunhu and more than 20 human rights experts and scholars from the     

Human Rights Protection Under China''''s Judicial System——An Interview with Xiao Yang, President of the Supreme People''''s Court of the People''''s Republic of China

Question: As you know. attention is now growing in China and outside to judicial protection of human rights. As President of the Supreme People's Court and China's top judge, would you make some comments on protection of human rights under China's juridical system?     

Promote Legal Protection of Human Rights

One. On the constitutional principle for human rights In March 2004, the Constitution of the People's Republic of China was revised at the Second Session of the Tenth National People's Congress (NPC). The clause that "The state shall respect and protect human rights" was written into the Constitution for the first time, thus making the policy of the Chinese government and the ruling Communist Party for respecting and protecting human rights a constitutional principle and the will of the people and the state. The revision means stronger protection for human rights in China, and it is meant to promote the development of the country's human rights cause in its     

China''''s Statutory Provisions on Ensuring Human Rights

China has since 1978 promulgated more than 440 laws and regulations and more than 40 of them contain clear-cut provisions on human rights. Political right Political right is the most important human rights. China's Constitution provides that the Chinese citizens enjoy freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, procession and demonstration.     

For Better Procuratorial Work to Protect Human Rights

The Chinese Constitution calls for respecting and protecting human rights. And accordingly, people＇s procuratorates across the country take judicial protection of human rights as their primary task. They are contributing to the development of China＇s human rights cause by getting involved in cracking down on crimes in violation of human rights while seeking to improve their own work.     

Unenumerated Rights Clauses and the System of Restriction on Fundamental Rights——Another Construction Plan for Article 51 of the Constitution of PRC

According to constitutional jurisprudence in China,Article 51 of the Constitution is an unenumerated restrictive clause.Such theoretical construction fails to justify the differentiated restrictions established in the Constitution and makes it difficult to explain the constitutional status of human dignity. Article 51 implies the possibility of other theoretical constructions. It is not an unenumerated restriction clause but an unenumerated rights clause. It aims to provide guarantees for genera...     

To Actively Perform the Judicial Administration Function and Promote the Development of Cause of Human Rights

正Respect for human rights and protection of human rights are significant rules in the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China.In 2015,judicial administration departments at all levels legally exercised their duties,implemented the principles and rules in constitution,and kept strengthening propagation of human rights through creation of contents and methods which had acquired great effects.What they have done contributes significantly toward the development of human rights in China.     

China''''s Progress in Human Rights in 2004

Foreword The year 2004 is an important year for China in building a well-off society in an all-round way. It is also a year that saw all-round progress in China's human rights undertakings. In that year, China expressly stated in its Constitution that "the state respects and safeguards human rights," further manifesting the essential requirements of the socialist system. The Chinese government pressed forward on promoting administration according to law in an all-round way. It promulgated the document Outline of Full Implementation for Promoting Administration according to Law, which     

Pursuing Human Rights——A Fair Go for All

The theme of this human rights conference is "Human Rights: A Fair Go For All." It's true that all people wish to enjoy human rights, especially those who lack or are deprived of human rights. The Chinese peopie used to have no human rights at all. They paid a most terrifying price through bloodshed and sacrifices to win their rights today. Therefore, the Chinese people attach great importance to and very much treasure human rights, and they also harbor great sympathy for those who still lack human rights. In today's world,     

Is There“Backsliding”in China's Human Rights?——On US-China Dispute over Human Rights

On March 30. 2004, the Information Office of the State Council of China issued a white paper entitled Progress in China's Human Rights Cause in 2003. This is the seventh white paper ever published by the Office to expound China's human rights conditions and its views since 1991, when it first issued Human Rights in China. Based on solid facts, the latest Chinese white paper on human rights, as well as the previous ones, elaborates convincingly the efforts made by the Chinese government to promote and protect human rights and progress in China's human rights conditions, refuting the alleged "China's backsliding in human rights" made up by the US government.     

Tian Qiyu: Enforce Law for People and Human Rights

Editor's Note: In recent years, China's public security organs have firmly implanted the idea of enforcing the law in the interests of the people and adhered to the principle of enforcing the law strictly, impartially and in a civilized manner and dealing flows at all kinds of criminal activities. They have achieved fruitful results in protecting the lawful rights and interests of the people and in safeguarding and protecting human rights. To know such achievements, our staff reporter interviewed Tian Qiyu, executive vice-minister of public security.     

Forum Highlights Constitutional and Legal Protection For Human Rights

A theoretical forum was held in Bei- jing from December 23 to 24,2004 on entry of human rights into the Constitution of the People's Republic of China and legal protection of human rights. Jointly organized by the China Soci-ety for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS)and China Law Society (CLS), the forum was meant to promote a full implementa-tion of the constitutional principle "the state shall respect and protect human rights" and help ensure constant progress in legal protection of human …     

Chinese Chief Justice on Human Rights Protection in Administration of Justice

On the codification of human rights protection at the Second Session of the10th National People's Congress, XiaoYang described it as an "important mile-stone in human rights development in Chi-na," adding that it marked a deeper under-standing of how to protect human rights by the Constitution and law and it is of great significance in directing the work of the people's courts. The people's courts under take the important tasks of protecting the personalrights, democratic rights, property r…     

Dialogue and Education： Two Ways to Protect Human Rights and Build a Harmonious World

It is indeed a great privilege to come to this ancient and fascinating city of Beijing to share views and to participate in what promises to be a high-quality debate at the initiative of one of China's most prestigious and respected human rights organisations. I have no doubt that in such a setting, and through the enrichment     

Basic Facts About Human Rights In Tibet

How are human rights in Tibet? This is an issue made a mess of on the international scene. A fair evaluation of the human rights situation in Tibet depends on an answer to these two questions: First, whether human rights conditions in Tibet have improved under the leadership of the Communist Party of China or remained unchanged or even worsened; and second, whether or not the unique interests and rights of Tibetans as an ethnic minority group have been effectively protected. I would like to provide some basic facts as an answer to these questions.