Principles of Chinese Criminal Procedure

This book provides a short history and timeline of criminal procedure legislation in China, covering the status of Human Rights Conventions, the fundamentals of Chinese criminal procedure, relevant actors, and the relationships between them. It also includes topics relating to the victims of crime and their role in criminal proceedings, and appeals and the issue of reopening criminal proceedings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive book offers a detailed and insightful exploration of the history and development of criminal procedure legislation in China. It begins by examining the status of Human Rights Conventions and the challenges that arise from incorporating human rights standards into Chinese criminal procedural law and practice. The discussion then delves into the fundamental principles of Chinese criminal procedure, including the applicable law outlined in the Chinese Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) and the legal institutions involved.

The book provides a comprehensive account of the key actors within the Chinese Criminal Justice System, including judges, prosecutors, police, defense councils, and victims of crime. It explores the complex relationships and interactions between these actors and highlights their roles in criminal proceedings.

The book begins with an in-depth examination of pre-trial investigations, including coercive measures and discretionary powers in implementing non-prosecution policies. It then proceeds to guide readers through the basic principles of criminal trial, the standards of evidence, and the rules related to conviction. Appeals and the issue of reopening criminal proceedings are also covered, with particular emphasis on a number of special procedures, such as juvenile delinquency, in the closing chapter.

Throughout the book, the authors employ a rigorous and analytical approach, drawing on a wealth of legal sources and empirical research to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of criminal procedure legislation in China. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding the complexities of Chinese criminal justice system and the role of criminal procedure law in shaping its development.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509953998