How to Eradicate Torture (Cooperative Research on Torture Issues in China and Denmark)

Author: Xia Yong et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publishing Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Located at the northern side of the Forbidden City and the eastern foothills of Jing Mountain, it is a tranquil courtyard. On this elegant land, which once witnessed the historical brilliance of the New Culture Movement, the gentle stream of Chinese legal theory flows, while the unextinguished flame of the rule of law burns. For many years, especially since China's reform and opening-up in 1978, generations of legal scholars have worked diligently here, each leading their own era, using their heart and wisdom to compose many immortal chapters that can be recorded in history. To document and promote the study of the rule of law, carry forward the legacy, and advance the cause of the rule of law, the Institute of Law of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has established the "China Rule of Law Forum" series. On one hand, it will republish collections of papers with significant historical value from the past two decades, such as specialized discussions that began in the late 1970s on issues like the rule of man versus the rule of law, equality before the law, drafting a new constitution, and the class nature of law; and specialized discussions since the early 1990s on issues such as human rights, the legal system of the market economy, the rule of law, judicial reform, WTO and Chinese law, environmental protection, combating torture, and the abolition of the death penalty. On the other hand, it will gradually compile and publish collections of papers from future academic projects and conferences with sufficient academic content and value, as well as those that have reached a relatively mature stage. Law is the order of human rules. The rule of law is a common concept of our time. "China Rule of Law Forum" is not limited to discussing legal issues in China, nor is it solely the responsibility of scholars from the Institute of Law of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. We hope that this forum will become a shared space for scholars, experts,, and audiences at home and abroad to interpret the meaning of law and sharpen their knowledge, a lush garden where fragrant grasses grow and a hundred flowers bloom. The book "How to Eradicate Torture" was co-authored by experts and scholars from the Institute of Law of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Danish scholars. The book is divided into eight parts and thirty chapters, providing an in-depth exploration and research on issues related to combating torture, including theories and mechanisms, history and current status, police systems, the treatment of detainees, and remedies and rehabilitation for torture victims. First, the book introduces the cultural and historical background of state violence from the perspectives of time and space. It discusses the legal sources, including police systems involving private police, analyzes the possibility of abuse during criminal investigations, and shares experiences in the rehabilitation of torture victims. Finally, it discusses the of the death penalty as a form of torture. The book features typical case studies as well as insightful discussions, making it a valuable reference for legal and political scholars, as well as suitable for general readership.