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, February 13, 2018

Access to Justice (司法公正)

市民政局:非法社会组织立即停止活动 (Beijing Ministry of Civil Affairs bans “illegal social organization” from carrying out activities)
The Beijing News, February 13, 2018
http://www.bjnews.com.cn/news/2018/02/13/476326.html

纪斯尊狱中生命危在旦夕,同案的肢残人徐钟富奔波省高院申诉 (Rights defender Ji Sizun in critical conditions in jail, as disabled rights defender Xu Zhongfu appeals his sentence at top court)
Weiquanwang, February 13, 2018
http://wqw2010.blogspot.hk/2018/02/blog-post_66.html

中国拟议的“留置”制度是种司法倒退 (The new “detention arrangement” by Supervision Commission is a deterioration of “rule of law”)
Financial Times, February 12, 2018
http://www.ftchinese.com/story/001076345

Xinjiang authorities launch anti-religion campaign through local police stations
Radio Free Asia, February 12, 2018
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/campaign-02122018154124.html

Daughter of detained bookseller Gui Minhai says “interview” he gave to selected media was likely scripted
Hong Kong Free Press, February 12, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/02/12/daughter-detained-bookseller-gui-minhai-says-interview-gave-selected-media-likely-scripted/

Honey, I’m home! 1,300 Chinese prisoners granted 5 days’ freedom over Lunar New Year holiday
South China Morning Post, February 12, 2018
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2133034/honey-im-home-1300-chinese-prisoners-granted-5-days-freedom-over

云南被判重刑的基督徒提出上诉 (Yunnan Christians appeal hefty sentences)
Radio Free Asia, February 12, 2018
https://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/shehui/ql2-02122018104137.html