Opinion: Safeguarding lawyers and defendants

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The amended Lawyers Law better protects the rights of lawyers and defendants by expanding what constitutes confidential information and brings the law in line with the Criminal Procedure Law

The amended PRC Lawyers Law (中华人民共和国律师法) clearly states that a lawyer is entitled to serve as a defender during a criminal investigation and it expands their rights during these investigations – for example, the rights of investigation and to take evidence. The procedural rights of the suspects or defendants are also highlighted in the amendment, ensuring they are strictly protected. This change is in line with the PRC Criminal Procedure Law (中华人民共和国刑事诉讼法), which was amended in March 2012.

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