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"Open Recommendation to Conduct Constitutional Review on the 'Law of the People's Republic of China on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations'"
In this open recommendation to the National People's Congress, the signers urge Congress to conduct a review of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations and repeal it because they find it in violation of the Constitution. The signers explain that the...
Urgent Appeal: Release Yao Wentian, Editor-In-Chief of Morning Bell Press, Defend Press Freedom in Hong Kong
Yao Wentian, editor-in-chief of the Hong Kong-based, Morning Bell Press, was arrested and held in Shenzhen for three months. Authorities accused Yao of carrying contraband, but those familiar with the circumstances believe that his arrest is related to the upcoming publication of a book that...
Freedom of Press
Yao Wentian
Li Weiguo Sues Guangzhou Public Security over Applications to March and Hold Candlelight Vigil on June 4, 2013: Case Documents
After Li submitted the applications, police raided Li's home in search of computers and phones, and on May 24, 2013, confiscated Li's USB key and placed him under a 15-day administrative detention as punishment for "inciting illegal assembly." Li filed a complaint against Guangzhou Municipal Public...
Li Weiguo
Photos of Citizens Supporting Xu Zhiyong, Ding Jiaxi et al on Trial
On the afternoon of January 21, 2014, citizens from different parts of the country gathered in front of the Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People's Court and Beijing Haidian District People's Court holding banners in support of Xu Zhiyong, Ding Jiaxi, and other rights defenders who are facing trial...
Ding Jiaxi
"For Freedom, Justice, and Love"—Xu Zhiyong's Final Statement at Trial
The trial of Xu Zhiyong, New Citizens Movement activist, opened January 22 at 9:00 a.m. at the Beijing No1 Intermediate People's Court, and ended the same day. The court will announce later the date of verdict. Xu was charged with "assembling a crowd to disrupt order in a public place" for his role...
Xu Zhiyong
Li Yufang Accused of "Obstructing Official Business": Criminal Detention and Arrest Notices
Shanghai petitioner Li Yufang ( 李玉芳 ) was officially arrested on January 2, 2014, on the charge of "obstructing official business," after being detained on December 19, 2013, by the Yangpu District branch of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau. Li's was first detained after petitioning for help—by...
Li Yufang
Reflections during My Hunger Strike
This reflection was written when the author, Xiao Guozhen, was fasting for one day on January 4, 2014, as part of an international hunger strike relay to commemorate June Fourth victims. The hunger strike relay is part of the Tianxia Weicheng campaign, which was kicked off in the United States on...
Xiao Guozhen
"Calling for a Spring that 'Respects and Protects Human Rights'"
In this New Year's message, the lawyers express their continued dedication to defending citizens' rights and interests, pursuing democracy and rule of law, and aspiring to the implementation of constitutional governance. To accomplish these goals, the lawyers strongly demand that the National...
"Chen Jianfang's Case Affects All Citizens and Their Right to Travel Abroad"
On December 13, Liu helped Chen Jianfang file an Administrative Complaint and a Request for Administrative Compensation against the Baiyun airport police and the Baiyun border inspection officials for preventing Chen from going to Geneva on September 14, 2013 to attend a human rights training and...
Liu Shihui
"Chinese Human Rights Lawyers Group Strongly Condemns the Persecution of Lawyer Liu Shihui by Guangzhou Police" (Statement)
In this statement , the group condemns the detention of Liu Shihui on January 5 when he was inquiring at the Dadong Jie police substation in the Yuexiu District of Guangzhou about three individuals taken into custody the day before. The group calls Liu's detention unlawful and demands his immediate...