He Weifang
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He Weifang is a professor
at Peking University
of China
and an activist striving to reform the Chinese judicial system.
He earned a B.A.
at Southwest University of Political Science & Law
, and an LL.M
at Peking College of Political Science and Law (former China University of Political Science and Law
).
He was an associate professor in China University of Political Science and Law
from 1985 to 1995, then become a professor and Ph.D.
adviser at Peking University
.
Since 1992, he has striven to reform the Chinese judicial system. He has written many papers on the importance of modernizing China's judicial system, earning him the nickname "Justice He". His works includes The Judicial Ideals and Institutions and The Ways to Carry Justice.
On March 10, 2009, reports emerge on the Internet suggesting he is to be teaching in Shihezi University
at Xinjiang
for two years.
On October 6, 2010 Prof He Weifang gave a wonderful speech at the Stockholm University, concerning reform of Chinese Court Organization Law and freedom of speech.
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
at Peking University
Peking University
Peking University , colloquially known in Chinese as Beida , is a major research university located in Beijing, China, and a member of the C9 League. It is the first established modern national university of China. It was founded as Imperial University of Peking in 1898 as a replacement of the...
of China
China
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and an activist striving to reform the Chinese judicial system.
He earned a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
at Southwest University of Political Science & Law
Southwest University of Political Science & Law
Southwest University of Political Science and Law is a national public university located in Chongqing, China....
, and an LL.M
Master of Laws
The Master of Laws is an advanced academic degree, pursued by those holding a professional law degree, and is commonly abbreviated LL.M. from its Latin name, Legum Magister. The University of Oxford names its taught masters of laws B.C.L...
at Peking College of Political Science and Law (former China University of Political Science and Law
China University of Political Science and Law
China University of Political Science and Law is a university in Beijing, People's Republic of China. Its law school is considered one of the best in China. In 2009, The Ministry of Education ranked CUPL 2nd among top law schools in China. CUPL has two campuses, one in Haidian, which is the...
).
He was an associate professor in China University of Political Science and Law
China University of Political Science and Law
China University of Political Science and Law is a university in Beijing, People's Republic of China. Its law school is considered one of the best in China. In 2009, The Ministry of Education ranked CUPL 2nd among top law schools in China. CUPL has two campuses, one in Haidian, which is the...
from 1985 to 1995, then become a professor and Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
adviser at Peking University
Peking University
Peking University , colloquially known in Chinese as Beida , is a major research university located in Beijing, China, and a member of the C9 League. It is the first established modern national university of China. It was founded as Imperial University of Peking in 1898 as a replacement of the...
.
Since 1992, he has striven to reform the Chinese judicial system. He has written many papers on the importance of modernizing China's judicial system, earning him the nickname "Justice He". His works includes The Judicial Ideals and Institutions and The Ways to Carry Justice.
On March 10, 2009, reports emerge on the Internet suggesting he is to be teaching in Shihezi University
Shihezi University
Shihezi University is a university in Shihezi, Xinjiang, founded in April 1996 under the integration of some former institutional colleges by the Ministry of Education and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. It is a national key university...
at Xinjiang
Xinjiang
Xinjiang is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China. It is the largest Chinese administrative division and spans over 1.6 million km2...
for two years.
On October 6, 2010 Prof He Weifang gave a wonderful speech at the Stockholm University, concerning reform of Chinese Court Organization Law and freedom of speech.
External links
- Judicial independence should come first China DailyChina DailyThe China Daily is an English language daily newspaper published in the People's Republic of China.- Overview :China Daily was established in June 1981 and has the widest print circulation of any English-language newspaper in the country...
/Beijing ReviewBeijing ReviewBeijing Review is China's only national news magazine in English, published by the China International Publishing Group. It claims a per-issue circulation of 70,000 and distribution "throughout China and 150 countries and regions worldwide."...
, November 15, 2005 - Leading Chinese dissident claims freedom of speech worse than before Olympics
- He Weifang's blog