The death penalty in the Peoples Republic of China

Since its founding in 1949, the use of capital punishment has played an important role in China’s criminal justice system (and political system, in some eras). China’s death penalty has evolved significantly over time, though its practice is always clouded with secrecy. This chapter reviews what we...

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Authors: Liang, Bin 1972- (Author) ; Wang, Jinzhou (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: The Elgar companion to capital punishment and society
Year: 2024, Pages: 262-277
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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