Confessions Obtained Through Torture Can Not be Used as Evidence
Published:
2010-06-25
The Supreme People's Court released a notice yesterday which states confessions and witness testimony obtained through violence or threats, can not be used in criminal prosecutions. This rule will take effect as of July 1, 2010.
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The Beijing Times
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