Platform established to protect lawyers' rights

Mechanism introduced to ensure easier access to case files and promote collection of evidence, as Zhang Yan reports.

The rights of lawyers to work free from harassment or threats have been bolstered by the establishment of a mechanism designed to provide rapid responses and solutions to complaints, according to Jiang Min, a spokesman for the All China Lawyers Association.

The system is a joint effort between the association at national and local levels, justice departments nationwide, courts and public security departments across the country.