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The Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee adopted the decision on ＂major issues with respect to comprehensively deepening reforms,＂ and proposed the objectives of judicial reform. They include： guaranteeing that adjudicative and procuratorial powers are exercised independently and impartially according to law; improving the operation mechanism of judicial power; and improving the judicial protection of human rights.     

Human Rights in Civil Judicial Documents:Conception and Function

Traditional human rights theory tends to hold that human rights should be aimed at defending public authority and that the legal issue of human rights is a matter of public law. however,the development of human rights concepts and practices is not just confined to this. A textual search shows that the term “human rights”exists widely in China’s civil judicial documents. Among the 3,412civil judicial documents we researched, the concept of “human rights”penetrates all kinds of disputes in lawsuit...     

Breakthroughs in Judicial Reform

IN 2013,China launched a series of impressive reforms in its judicial field.These included:deepening judicial publicity to guarantee people’s rights to information and develop transparency;improving the judicial accountability system to ensure the independent exercise of jurisdiction and procuratorial power,letting the inquisitor judge and the adjudicator take charge;and abolishing the system of re-education through labor as well as improving laws on punishment and correction of crimes and delinquencies,thereby manifesting the judicial assurance of human rights.By means of these reforms,China’s judicial system has realized new breakthroughs,providing strong support for the country to build a fair,efficient and authoritative socialist judiciary.     

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-     

New Progress in the Judicial Protection of Human Rights in China

正Foreword Respecting and protecting human rights is a constitutional principle in China.It also reflects the will and pursuit of the Communist Party of China(CPC),the Chinese government and the Chinese people.The judiciary is the last line of defense to safeguard social fairness and justice,and judicial protection of human rights is an important     

Macro Characteristics of Human Rights Legal Principles for Ethnic Minorities in New China

In this paper, ethnic minorities refer to the 55 minorities other than the Han ethnic group with- in the borders of the People＇s Republic of China; human rights mean the human rights connotations within the ken of international human rights laws; legal principles mean the principles that all authoritative organizations, legislative organs, administrative departments, judicial organs and other departments should obey.     

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?     

＂Running China in Accordance with the Law＂ Ensures Development of Human Rights

I. A Review of China＇s Judicial Protection for Human Rights
To effectively protect human rights, a country needs to specify in its laws a complete series of basic rights its citizens shall enjoy. Meanwhile, the legal rights for an individual citizen would be meaningless even though such rights are prescribed in laws if, when the person＇s rights are infringed upon, he or she has no access to judicial relief. Administration of justice is the last resort, in fact the most effective, means.     

A New Era for the Rule of Law

<正>Although many reforms are still at the pilot stage,real progress has been made in advancing the rule of law in China in the past year.Aside from corruption investigations,a series of mistrials were placed under the legal microscope.Among them was the retrial of the Hugjiltu case involving the wrongful conviction and subsequent execution of a teenager accused of rape and murder.From reforms of the judicial system to the implementation of a system that accords lifelong responsibility to judges for the cases they handle and the decisions they make,new breakthroughs have materialized.     

The Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics and Human Rights Protection

Law is the fundamental method of governance and the rule of law symbolizes modern civilization. The socialist rule of law is the rule of law rooted in the Chinese tradition, and designed and led by the Communist Party of China(CPC). It is not only a tool for government, but also a driver of social progress. Meanwhile, the Chinese human rights system is also designed by the CPC. Both concepts—the socialist rule of law and the human rights system——are different from the West in terms of theory, path and systems. Human rights are the fundamental values of and the ultimate goal pursued by the rule of law; and the rule of law is the recognition of and guarantee for human rights. Efforts must be made to advance legislative, administrative and judicial protection of human rights.     

20 Years of Administrative Case Trial and Human Rights Protection

It is already 20 years since the people's courts in China began to accept and hear administrative cases. Thanks to the common efforts by theoretical circles, legislative and judicial departments, the system of administrative hearing has been constantly improved and the contingent of judges for administrative cases has been expanding. The system has played an increasingly important role in safeguarding social stability, ensuring long-term peace and security, protecting the lawful rights and interests of the citizens and enhancing their awareness of law and rights.     

CSHRS Delegation Visits Four Countries

Asix-member delegation of the China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) headed by Deputy President Jin Jian paid a visit to Britain, France, Morocco and Egypt in December 10-27, 2002. This is the first delegation organized by CSHRS to visit the four countries and also the first such delegation visiting developing countries. The delegation made wide contacts in the four countries and exchanged views on human rights with officials, parliamentarians, non-governmental organizations, academic organizations and the media. Topics for discussion covered the human rights conditions in the four countries and China, development of non-governmental organizations, how to further cooperation, universality and particularity of human rights, judicial protection of human rights, protection of human rights of ethnic minorities, freedom of religious beliefs, human rights education and media and human rights.     

How Far Are We From The Rule of Law?

<正>At present,China is attempting to promulgate the rule of law within its borders.However,the majority of Chinese possess only a very narrow understanding of the concept.Many equate the rule of law with judicial justice, as is reflected in many media reports that focus perhaps overly on judicial reform as a means of advancing law-based governance.     

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.     

Land Credit Cooperative： A Milestone in Rural Reform

AS head of Jiangwan Village in Guangshan County, Henan Province, Wang Xuping holds another post - chairman of the Jiangwan Village Rural Land Credit Cooperative. Wang＇s new post originates from the village＇s recent land transfer reforms. In China, rural land is collectively owned; farmers own only the contractual and management rights to their land, though they can transfer the land management rights （right of use） to other farmers or economic organizations.     

Characteristics of Human Rights Education In Chinese Schools

As an educator, I have been keen on human rights education in Chinese schools. Tbrough visits to schools ranging from those at the primary level to schools of higher learning, I have found that education of the young in human rights is fairly developed in the country and conducted in a comprehensive, scientific manner. We are justified to say that a complete system of human rights education is already in place in the country.     

Challenges and Strategy Choices for China's Human Rights Development in the New Period

China＇s reforms have entered a new historical period. We need to carefully analyze the new challenges posed by the new historical stage to China＇s human rights development, in that it enables us to have a more clear view of our tasks and problems and make proper adjustment and improvement on China＇s human rights development strategies in accordance with environment.     

“Fundamental Rights and Private Law” in China

The Qi Yuling case is a crucial juncture in the study of “fundamental rights and private law” in China, yet relevant research is underpinned on two clues. The first is that the increasing interest in the “constitutionalization of private law” worldwide provides knowledge resources and reference materials for scholars in China; the second is the understanding and exploration of the judicial application of the Constitution since the 1980s. Among them, such concepts as “the Constitution has direct ...     

SPOTLIGHTS

China＇s First Website on Tibet Human Rights Launches on March 9
China＇s first website focusing on Tibet human fights launches on March 9 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of democratic reforms in Tibet. This website, entitled Tibet Human Rights, is organized by the Chinese Society for Human Rights Studies. It introduces the history of Tibet systematically, shows great human rights progresses of democratic reforms and emancipation of millions of serfs in Tibet. The website also describes the medieval theocratic society under the Dalai Lama＇s power, which is characterized by a combination of political and religious powers, and ruthless political oppression, economic exploitation and violence on human rights of serfs and slaves by the serf-owner class. Through full and accurate facts and figures, photos and videos there, you can learn the human rights developments in Tibet and Tibetans＇ real life.