Translations About the Speedy Executions of Perpetrators of “Revenge on Society” Attacks: "Open Public Disclosure Is More Important Than Harsh, Expedited Punishment”

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Translations About the Speedy Executions of Perpetrators of “Revenge on Society” Attacks: "Open Public Disclosure Is More Important Than Harsh, Expedited Punishment”

The two speedy executions and two death sentences (one suspended) meted out to several men who committed mass-casualty attacks late last year have attracted thoughtful commentary from Chinese legal experts and current-affairs bloggers. Much of the commentary, critical of the Chinese government’s desire to under-publicize and sweep these cases under the rug, argues that rushing such cases through the courts undermines public faith in the judiciar…