CNHRA EVENT RECORD · CNHRA-E-630299
Hu Jia: Expression Case, 2007–2011, and Restrictions After Release
Date
2007-12-27
Location
Beijing
Event Type
Detention · Sentencing · Release · Surveillance
Human Rights Issues
Freedom of Expression · Right to Liberty and Security · Right to a Fair Trial
Record ID
CNHRA-E-630299
Summary
The Parliament records arrest on December 27, 2007 and a three-and-a-half-year inciting-subversion sentence on April 3, 2008, plus one year’s deprivation of political rights.[1]
Description
The Parliament records arrest on December 27, 2007 and a three-and-a-half-year inciting-subversion sentence on April 3, 2008, plus one year’s deprivation of political rights.[1]
The Parliament reports pressure on Hu and his parents to refuse the prize.[1]
CECC records release on June 26, 2011 and relays family reports of surveillance and restrictions around his home.[2]
Developments
Detained
Parliament records Hu’s arrest on this date. He had worked on environmental and HIV/AIDS issues, called for an investigation of June Fourth, and briefed Parliament representatives on human rights by telephone in 2007.[1]
Awarded the Sakharov Prize
The Parliament awarded Hu the Sakharov Prize; Zeng Jinyan represented him by video. His 2012 letter said the award encouraged him and improved prison treatment.[1]
Sentenced to three and a half years
Hu received three and a half years for inciting subversion and one year’s deprivation of political rights. The Parliament links the case to peaceful advocacy.[1]
Released on sentence completion
Hu Jia was released on completion of his sentence. CECC’s July account cites relatives and contemporaneous reporting.[2]
Related People
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Documents
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Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-162881European Parliament
Evidence location: Laureate profile: advocacy, 2007 detention, 2008 sentence and 2011 release.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-619079CECC
Evidence location: Body: June 26, 2011 release, advocacy and family reports of continuing restrictions.