Public too eager to play the role of judge and jury

WHILE SEEKING public opinions on some middle-school employees in its jurisdiction, whom it is recommending for the title of senior-level teachers, Minhang district education bureau in Shanghai received reports from the public that one of the candidates attacked a doctor during a medical dispute in Shanghai in 2015. Yanzhao Metropolis Daily commented on Monday:

In response to people's concerns, the bureau said the medical dispute case had been settled and its investigation showed the teacher does not have any problems with her professional ethics.

The authority's decision has prevented the teacher, who has good teaching record, from being kidnapped by public opinion.