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China bans evidence by force from court
2017-06-27
China on Tuesday released a regulation on exclusion of illegally-obtained evidence in criminal cases, banning confessions by torture and forced self-incrimination.
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Telecom fraudsters plead guilty in student death case
2017-06-28
Seven people involved in a high-profile telecom fraud case that led to the death of a university candidate stood trial at a court in Shandong province on Tuesday.
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Life sentence cut to 5 years after appeal claims self-defense
2017-06-24
In a nationally watched case, the Shandong Provincial High People's Court cut a man's life sentence to five years in prison on Friday after he appealed on the basis of self-defense.
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Draft aims to preserve respect for national anthem
2017-06-23
People who distort or disrespect China's national anthem, such as maliciously changing the lyrics, could face up to 15 days in detention if a new law is approved.
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Drug crimes decline, but fight continues
2017-06-21
With drug crime remaining at a serious level in China, courts have increased their efforts to target offenders at all stages of the narcotics trade over the past five years, according to a top judge.
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China releases 1st white paper on drug control
2017-06-20
China's top court released the country's first white paper on drug control at a media conference on June 20.
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Belt and Road Initiative legal study base launched in Beijing
2017-06-16
A base for studying legal issues related to the Belt and Road Initiative was launched at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing on June 15.
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Chinese courts see a surge in drug crime
2017-06-20
Drug crime in China has soared over the past five years, according to the latest figures from the Supreme People's Court.
