Experts speak highly of court's handling of land acquisition suit

Legal professionals have hailed a case in Hunan province in which several farmers are suing local authorities for higher compensation for acquired land as progress in the public's awareness of legal issues.

The lawsuit five farmers filed late last year against the mayor and government of Linxiang was heard on May 22. The court has not yet reached a verdict.

Experts have applauded the farmers' decision to take legal action and the court's acceptance of the case, saying both help to improve transparency, encourage due process in the courts over mass disturbances and lessen public distrust of the government over the way it handles similar cases.