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An examination of judicial independence in China

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  • William Fairbairn

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to consider and evaluate judicial independence in China, through reviewing the value in its presence, assessing its current state in China and evaluating what the future holds for it. Design/methodology/approach - The paper reviews the benefits of judicial independence in its support of the rule of law. Following this, an evaluation of the current independence of the judiciary in China is presented. The reforms of the judiciary in the Fourth Plenary Session and the outlook for judicial independence in China are assessed. Findings - The paper finds that judicial independence in China cannot be said to exist, being vulnerable to influence from a variety of sources. There is, however, progress observed, and this is expected to continue. Originality/value - This paper’s consideration of judicial independence in China and its outlook are framed with discussions of the relationships between judicial independence and the rule of law, and the Chinese state and the rule of law. The paper should thus contribute to discussion of the development trajectory of China in this important facet.

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  • William Fairbairn, 2016. "An examination of judicial independence in China," Journal of Financial Crime, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 23(4), pages 819-832, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jfcpps:jfc-12-2015-0068
    DOI: 10.1108/JFC-12-2015-0068
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