The HRIC Daily Brief is a daily selection of news stories and commentary related to human rights in China, drawn from Chinese- and English-language news and online media sources that we monitor daily. In addition to headlines and source links, HRIC also provides English translation of Chinese headlines.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Police

New Rule Protects Prisoners' Rights
Xinhua News Agency, June 30, 2012
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-06/30/content_15539141.htm

Related:
监狱和劳动教养机关人民警察违法违纪行为处分规定 (Regulations on Disciplinary Actions for Violations of the Law and Disciplinary Rules by Police in Prisons and Reeducation-Through-Labor Organs
Ministry of Justice et al, May 21, 2012
http://www.gov.cn/gzdt/2012-05/30/content_2149103.htm

“维稳沙皇”周永康呼吁结束酷刑 ("Security Tsar" Zhou Yongkang Calls for End to Torture)
Deutsche Welle, July 2, 2012
http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,16065252,00.html

Related:
深入开展政法干警核心价值观教育实践活动 为政法事业发展进步提供更加有力思想保证
Qiushi, July 1, 2012
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2012-07/01/c_112328212.htm