NCJ Number
229570
Journal
Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice Volume: 26 Issue: 1 Dated: February 2010 Pages: 36-52
Date Published
February 2010
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This article examines the recent and historical developments of China's legal system.
Abstract
China has undergone unprecedented legal reforms in the past three decades in an attempt to restore and reconstruct its legal system. This article provides an overview of the historical and recent developments of the legal system in China. It also discusses important issues such as judicial independence, criminal processes, legal representation, and professionalism among judicial officers. References (Published Abstract)