New law presents case for defense
By Zhang Yan | China Daily | Updated: 2013-01-07 07:40
Lawyers get enhanced role and accused given better legal support
A new law to further safeguard the rights of suspects in criminal cases will see an enhanced role for defense lawyers, a senior official said.
The law, which came into force on Jan 1, aims to streamline litigation procedures and ensure the accused have greater legal representation.
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