Reassessing Reeducation Through Labor

Details

Author(s):
  • Mei Gechlik
Publish Date:
May 8, 2003
Publication Title:
2 China Rights Forum 35
Format:
Journal Article
Citation(s):
  • Veron Mei-Ying Hung, i.e. Mei Gechlik, Reassessing Reeducation Through Labor, 2 China Rights Forum 35 (2003)

Abstract

The Chinese government is considering addressing some of the shortcomings of the reeducation through labor (“RTL”) system, a prevalent administrative sanction and a mechanism for punishing “minor crimes” in China. Veron Hung argues that the government should consider abolishing RTL as it moves toward establishing a legal system ruled by law