The object of criminal legal aid refers to the person in a criminal case who has the right or eligibility toapply for legal assistance and who receives it. According to jurispru- dence, the object （or aid recipient）...The object of criminal legal aid refers to the person in a criminal case who has the right or eligibility toapply for legal assistance and who receives it. According to jurispru- dence, the object （or aid recipient） is a party in a given legal case, who is granted legal aid. They are often among the disadvantaged group in criminal cases, since most of them are mentally challenged, lack free- dom or have health problems.＇ Both international and domestic laws have certain norms regarding objects of criminal legal aid. Our domestic law places more emphasis on ＂defen- dants＂ while downplaying ＂suspects＂ and ＂victims＂ in identifying objects.展开更多
In March 2004, the Second Session of the 10th National People's Congress made amendments to the country's Constitution, writing the clause that 'the state respects and protects human rights' into this ...In March 2004, the Second Session of the 10th National People's Congress made amendments to the country's Constitution, writing the clause that 'the state respects and protects human rights' into this fundamental law. This marked a new stage of development of human rights in China. President of the Supreme People's Court and Chief Jus- tice Xiao Yang granted an interview to our staff reporter, reviewing how China has in recent years protected human rights in the administration of justice.展开更多
In Januaury 1996, a case of murder shocked the seat of Qiaojia County in Yunnan Province. Eight years later, in February 2004, the county town was again astir with the news that the alleged murderer Sun Wangang return...In Januaury 1996, a case of murder shocked the seat of Qiaojia County in Yunnan Province. Eight years later, in February 2004, the county town was again astir with the news that the alleged murderer Sun Wangang returned home after being acquitted of the murder charge.展开更多
文摘The object of criminal legal aid refers to the person in a criminal case who has the right or eligibility toapply for legal assistance and who receives it. According to jurispru- dence, the object （or aid recipient） is a party in a given legal case, who is granted legal aid. They are often among the disadvantaged group in criminal cases, since most of them are mentally challenged, lack free- dom or have health problems.＇ Both international and domestic laws have certain norms regarding objects of criminal legal aid. Our domestic law places more emphasis on ＂defen- dants＂ while downplaying ＂suspects＂ and ＂victims＂ in identifying objects.
文摘In March 2004, the Second Session of the 10th National People's Congress made amendments to the country's Constitution, writing the clause that 'the state respects and protects human rights' into this fundamental law. This marked a new stage of development of human rights in China. President of the Supreme People's Court and Chief Jus- tice Xiao Yang granted an interview to our staff reporter, reviewing how China has in recent years protected human rights in the administration of justice.
文摘In Januaury 1996, a case of murder shocked the seat of Qiaojia County in Yunnan Province. Eight years later, in February 2004, the county town was again astir with the news that the alleged murderer Sun Wangang returned home after being acquitted of the murder charge.
