The Bogu Kailai Case：Underwritten by Privilege

A review of Xinhua News Agency's account of the Bogu Kailai and Zhang Xiaojun murder trial released last Friday revealed a trove of fresh information. The details included the criminal charges, the type of evidence brought forward, expert opinion and a story on the circumstances surrounding British businessman Neil Heywood's death.

When the investigation into Heywood's death was first announced on April 10 by Xinhua, the official report said: "China is a socialist country run by the rule of law. The dignity and power of law shall not be trampled."