Commission Analysis

SCMP: Chinese Police Place Defense Lawyer Guo Guoting Under House Arrest
Access to Justice
Central Propaganda Department Director Calls on Communist Party to Oppose "Hostile Forces" and Guide Public Opinion at Home and Abroad
Freedom of Expression
New York Times Reports on Current Status of Detained Researcher Zhao Yan
Criminal Justice, Freedom of Expression
Jilin Provincial Government Will Allow Citizens To Challenge Internal Regulations
Civil Society, Criminal Justice, Institutions of Democratic Governance
UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Highlights Overall Lack of Progress in China
Criminal Justice
Work Safety Chief Calls for Improved Coal Mine Inspections
Business and Human Rights, Public Health, Worker Rights
Beijing Court Jails House Church Minister for Giving Away Bibles
Freedom of Religion
Ministry Proposes Revisions to the Laws on Villagers and Residents Committees
Civil Society, Institutions of Democratic Governance
Women's Law Amendment Takes Effect, Outlaws Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence
Criminal Justice, Status of Women
Chinese Authorities Take Further Steps to Prevent Spread of Avian Flu
Public Health