CNHRA EVENT RECORD · CNHRA-E-802379
Li Tingting and the Feminist Five: Detention and Bail in 2015
Date
2015-03
Location
Beijing (custody and proceedings)
Event Type
Detention · Release
Human Rights Issues
Freedom of Expression · Right to Liberty and Security · Women's Rights · Right to a Fair Trial
Record ID
CNHRA-E-802379
Summary
OMCT and FIDH record March 2015 detention and release on bail on April 13, and report continuing restrictions afterward.[1]
Description
OMCT and FIDH record March 2015 detention and release on bail on April 13, and report continuing restrictions afterward.[1]
China Change published an excerpt of Li’s April 20 letter on May 6, 2015. She thanked relatives for resisting pressure to persuade her to confess and friends for post-bail assistance, and affirmed her pursuit of innocence and freedom.[2]
Developments
Detained before an anti-harassment action
OMCT and FIDH describe detention of Li and four others before planned anti-harassment outreach around International Women’s Day.[1]
Released on bail
Post-release letter excerpts published
China Change published excerpts of the women’s post-release letters, including Li’s April 20 letter thanking supporters and affirming her pursuit of innocence and freedom.[2]
Related People
Organizations
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Documents
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Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-466474OMCT / FIDH
Evidence location: Body: anti-harassment campaign, March 2015 custody and April 13 bail.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-124802China Change
Evidence location: Translated excerpts of Li Tingting’s post-release letter, distinguished from editorial introduction.