concept   criminal justice
culture   China
statement   The Chinese criminal justice system focuses on punishment and deterrence, emphasizing confessions and centralized decision-making.
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1 age of criminal responsibility China 14 years old is the age of criminal responsibility 1
2 convict suspect for crime China Heavy reliance on confessions, with less emphasis on adversarial evidence-based trials 1
3 convict suspect for crime China The legal system often assumes guilt, and suspects are frequently convicted based on confessions or minimal evidence 1
4 convict suspect for crime China In some cases, suspects can be convicted based on confessions or circumstantial evidence, with a lower standard of proof compared to the US or UK. 1
5 convicting suspect for crime China Often a formality with predetermined outcomes, reflecting the power of the state over the individual 1
6 convicting suspect for crime China Emphasis on confession as proof of guilt; heavy reliance on evidence provided by law enforcement 1
7 convicting suspect for crime China Guilty until proven innocent; heavy reliance on confessions and less emphasis on evidence 1
8 crimes China Certain crimes may be punished by severe physical penalties, such as corporal punishment or even capital punishment. 1
9 criminal justice China Emphasis on punishment and deterrence for criminal acts 1
10 deciding criminal's fate China Deciding a criminal's fate is often centralized in the hands of government officials or judges, with less emphasis on trial by jury. 1
11 deciding criminal's fate China Decided by judge based on evidence and law, with less emphasis on trial by jury and more reliance on legal professionals. 1
12 get away with crime China Strict legal system and surveillance make it difficult to successfully get away with a crime, with high likelihood of being caught and punished. 1
13 get away with crime China Getting away with crime is seen as a demonstration of power and influence, and is often associated with corruption and inequality in the legal system. 1
14 one type of criminal China Internet fraudster 1