China Judicial Advisers Suggest Testing System for Sealing Criminal Records
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A high-level judicial research group in China has proposed establishing a system to seal minor criminal records, suggesting a nationwide pilot program that would initially focus on offenses like dangerous driving.
The proposal aims to reduce the long-term discrimination in employment, education and housing faced by former prisoners, which can lead to “social death” and increase the risk of reoffending, according to a recent report authored by a research group under the Supreme People’s Court’s advisory committee.
The group consists of retired senior judicial officials, including its head Wang Haiping, a former president of the Sichuan High People’s Court.
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- A Chinese judicial research group proposes a nationwide pilot to seal minor criminal records, beginning with offenses like dangerous driving.
- The plan aims to reduce discrimination against ex-prisoners and ease their reintegration, while balancing public safety through exceptions for sensitive jobs.
- Key challenges include defining "minor crime" and ensuring transparency, with recommendations for legislative changes and strict limitations to prevent system abuse.
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- Official documents called for the establishment of a nationwide system to seal minor criminal records.
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- A recent report by a research group under the Supreme People’s Court’s advisory committee proposed establishing a system to seal minor criminal records and suggested a nationwide pilot program.
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