CNHRA EVENT RECORD · CNHRA-E-068500
Wang Yu: 709-related Detention, Recorded Statement and Reported Bail
Date
2015-07-09
Location
Beijing (loss of contact); detention location not independently established
Event Type
Detention · Disappearance · Release
Human Rights Issues
Right to Liberty and Security
Record ID
CNHRA-E-068500
Summary
Description
Wang lost contact early on July 9, 2015, after messages about an attempted entry into her home and was placed under residential surveillance at a designated location. Front Line Defenders records that her family received notice of formal arrest on January 8, 2016, for subversion of state power.[3][1]
A recording circulated on state media websites on August 1, 2016, in which she said she had been released on bail and criticized other lawyers and overseas activists. Front Line Defenders questioned the recording and bail conditions; an August 11 lawyers’ organization update still reported no direct contact by chosen lawyers or friends.[3][2]
Wang’s practice certificate was cancelled on November 26, 2020. The UN’s 2024 report also recounts questioning following a March 2024 visit to Chen Jianfang and obstacles to obtaining a passport; China replied that she was not subject to judicial coercive measures.[4]
Developments
Loses contact in early morning
Family receives formal arrest notice
Front Line Defenders records family receipt of formal-arrest notice for subversion, following residential surveillance at a designated location.[3]
Recording circulates bail announcement
Lawyers report continuing lack of direct contact
A lawyers’ organization update reports no direct contact by chosen lawyers or friends with Wang and Bao.[2]
Legal practice certificate cancelled
The Secretary-General’s 2024 report records cancellation of Wang’s practice certificate on November 26, 2020 and reports questioning after a March 2024 visit to Chen Jianfang and difficulties obtaining a passport. China replied in July that she was not subject to judicial coercive measures.[4]
Related People
Organizations
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Documents
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Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-149175Amnesty International
Evidence location: Wang Yu section: loss of contact early on July 9, 2015; retain the source’s qualification on verification.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-173739Lawyers for Lawyers
Evidence location: 11 August 2016 update: reported bail on 1 August, recorded statement and continuing inability to contact the couple.
- [3]
CNHRA-S-100445Front Line Defenders
Evidence location: Updates of January 13 and August 2, 2016: January 8 formal arrest notice and August 1 recording.
- [4]
CNHRA-S-271786United Nations
Evidence location: Annex II, paragraphs 60–63 and 69–70, printed pages 46–49; reported restrictions and government replies.