Urgent Action update: Chinese rights defender faces 15 years in jail

Zhen Jianghua reportedly stood trial over the charge of “inciting subversion of state power” on 10 August. With no access to family and lawyers of his choice, the human rights defender is at risk of torture and unfair trial.

Please write immediately in English, Chinese or your own language:

◼ Immediately and unconditionally release Zhen Jianghua and drop all charges as he is a prisoner of conscience who has been detained solely for exercising his right to freedom of expression

◼ Ensure that, pending his release, Zhen Jianghua is protected from torture and other ill-treatment while in detention and that he is allowed, without delay, effective access to lawyers of his choice.

 

PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 18 OCTOBER 2018 TO:

Procurator

Huang Weiyu

Zhuhai City People’s Procuratorate

166 Xianghua Lu

Xiangzhou Qu

Zhihai Shi

Guangdongsheng 519000

Salutation: Dear Director

Director

Li Chunsheng

Guangdong Provincial Department of Public Security

97 Huanghua Lu

Guangzhou Shi

Guangdong Sheng 510050

People’s Republic of China

Salutation: Dear Director

And copies to:

Minister of Public Security

Zhao Kezhi Buzhang

Ministry of Public Security

14 Dongchangan Jie

Dongchengqu Beijing Shi 100741

People’s Republic of China

Tel: +86 10 66262114 (Chinese Only)

Email: gabzfwz@mps.gov.cn

Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country. HIS EXCELLENCY MR LIU XIAOMING, Embassy of the People's Republic of China, 49-51 Portland Place W1B 1JL, 020 7299 4049, press_uk@mfa.gov.cn

 

Please check with your section office if sending appeals after the above date. This is the third update of UA 235/17. Further information: www.amnesty.org/asa17/8157/2018