Urgent Action: Workers arrested for trying to set up trade union
Three factory workers and an NGO worker have been arrested for attempting to set up a trade union in China. In addition to restricted access to their lawyers, the four men have been unable to see or communicate with their families since their detention in July 2018. As a result, there are concerns for their well-being and their access to a fair trial.
Take action.
Please write immediately in Chinese, English or your own language urging the authorities to ensure that:
- Li Zhan, Mi Jiuping, Yu Juncong and Fu Changguo have regular, unrestricted access to their families and lawyers of their choice while in detention;
- The families and lawyers of the four men are informed of the progress of their cases;
- Ensure that the four men are either released or tried in line with international fair trial standards, and not for the peaceful exercise of their rights to freedom of expression and assembly
Director
Shenzhen Municipal No.2 Detention Centre
Shangmeilin Gong’anjie
Futianqu, Shenzhen Shi
Guangdong Sheng 518000
People’s Republic of China
Salutation: Dear Director
Director
Xu Wenhai
Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau
4018 Jiefanglu, Luohuqu
Shenzhen Shi, Guangdong Sheng
People’s Republic of China
Email: xwh@sz.gov.cn
Salutation: Dear Director
And copies to:
Minister of Public Security
Zhao Kezhi Buzhang
Gonganbu
14 Dongchanganjie
Dongchengqu, Beijing Shi 100741
People’s Republic of China
Tel: +86 10 66262114 (Chinese only)
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.