Judicial Administration Reform Promotes Human Rights——An interview with Zhang Sujun,Vice-Minister of Justice

Following is a transcript of an interview given to Human Rights by Zhang Sujun, China＇s Vice-Minister of Justice, on how the on-going judicial administration reform promotes the protection of human rights in the country.

From "Criminal on Death Row" to "Acquittal of Charge"——A showcase of China's human rights protection in the administration of justice

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.

Chinese Chief Justice on Human Rights Protection in Administration of Justice

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.

To Actively Perform the Judicial Administration Function and Promote the Development of Cause of Human Rights

Respect for human rights and protection of human rights are significant rules in the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China.In 2015,judicial administration departments at all levels legally exercised their duties,implemented the principles and rules in constitution,and kept strengthening propagation of human rights through creation of contents and methods which had acquired great effects.What they have done contributes significantly toward the development of human rights in China.

Protection of Human Rights through Administrative Litigation——An interview with Professor Zhan Zhongle,School of Law,Peking University

Question： Would you elaborate on the progress China has made under the state policy of reform and opening-up in improving the system of administrative litigation？ Answer： Efforts-in this reguard began in 1982, with publication of the Law of Civil Procedures （for trial implementation）.

高校“去行政化”与重塑大学精神

高校"行政化"表现为三种趋势:一是对外管理"政府化";二是对内管理"行政化";三是由政府化和行政化滋生的"官僚化"。随着高校"行政化"程度的进一步加强,大学精神被严重扭曲。因此,对外要去"政府化",扩大自主办学,重塑独立精神;对内要去"行政化",突显学术自由,重塑科学精神;在高校内外管理上去"官僚化",彰显以人为本,重塑人文精神。