NCJ Number
39408
Journal
Trial Volume: 13 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: 44-46
Date Published
1977
Length
3 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES THE HISTORY OF THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA SINCE THE COMMUNIST REVOLUTION IN 1949.
Abstract
THE EARLY 'POLITICAL' USES OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN CHINA ARE DISCUSSED AS ARE MODIFICATIONS OF THAT PROCESS. A BRIEF COMPARISON OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS IN THE US AND THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA IS INCLUDED...EB