White paper details achievements made in rule of law

The State Council Information Office published a white paper on Monday hailing the new progress made in human rights protection in the field of justice as China enhances the rule of law in all respects.

The white paper, titled "New Progress in the Judicial Protection of Human Rights in China," said the judiciary is the last line of defense to safeguard social fairness and justice, and judicial protection of human rights is an important part of human rights progress in a country.

It said that in recent years, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, in November 2012, progress has been made in modernizing the system and capacity of State governance. The country has effectively protected people's rights and freedoms in an extensive array of fields in accordance with the law, while its people duly fulfill their obligations.