CNHRA EVENT RECORD · CNHRA-E-254993
Liu Xianbin: Political-Writing Case, 2010–2011
Date
2010-06
Location
Suining, Sichuan
Event Type
Detention · Sentencing
Human Rights Issues
Freedom of Expression · Right to Liberty and Security · Right to a Fair Trial
Record ID
CNHRA-E-254993
Summary
Amnesty records a trial lasting several hours in Sichuan on March 25, 2011 and a ten-year sentence for inciting subversion. It regarded the prosecution as punishment for critical writing and called for release.[1]
Description
Amnesty records a trial lasting several hours in Sichuan on March 25, 2011 and a ten-year sentence for inciting subversion. It regarded the prosecution as punishment for critical writing and called for release.[1]
Developments
Detained again
Amnesty records renewed custody less than two years after release and links the case to writing, Charter 08 and political activity.[1]
Sentenced to ten years
A Sichuan court imposed ten years for inciting subversion. Amnesty describes a trial lasting a few hours, designated him a prisoner of conscience and called for release.[1]
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Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-909226Amnesty International
Evidence location: Body: 1989, CDP, Charter 08, 2010 detention and 2011 sentence.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-361843Amnesty International
Evidence location: PDF p.1: Suining Intermediate Court hearing on March 25, 2011.