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China legislation would have legalised disappearances
China unveils new legislation on police powers of detention. Experts warned that original draft legislation would have legalised disappearances, allowing police to hold suspects without informing families. The revisions to the criminal procedure law were unveiled at the National People’s Congress on Thursday, and will be passed by what is essentially a rubber stamp parliament. Lawyers have welcomed other elements offering additional protection to suspects. Reformers have long battled for such measures – which include improving legal access, increasing protection for juveniles and outlawing evidence gathered through torture – although many are sceptical about how they will be observed..read more @ The Gaurdian
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