Amnesty International China reports
8 December 2008, 03:30PM
Between August 2005 and March 2009 Amnesty International is publishing reports on human rights in China drawing on the promises made by Chinese authorities that the Olympics would see an improvement in human rights. Each report examines the following areas: death penalty, detention in relation to torture and unfair trials, internet repression and media freedom and human rights defenders.
A copy of each report is sent to Chinese authorities in China and in many other countries and also to the International Olympic Committee and to some National Olympic Committees.
August 2007 The Olympics countdown - one year left to fulfil human rights promises
As the Olympics draw nearer Amnesty International is even more critical that real human rights improvements have not truly occurred. The report looks ahead to the likely legacy that China will leave behind after the Olympics and investigates issues of a complete lack of transparency despite some reforms being made.
April 2007 The Olympics countdown - repression of activists overshadows death penalty and media reforms.
Here Amnesty International analyses the January 2007 death penalty reforms, whilst welcomed there are issues in implementation and effect. The report also addresses the disturbing trend of Chinese authorities discussing harmony and stabilityђ ahead of the Olympics. Such terminology is in fact leading to further human rights abuse.
September 2006 The Olympics countdown - failing to keep human rights promises.
The first in a series of six reports. Two years out from the Olympic Games but 5 years after the promises of the bid Amnesty International reports on grassroots activists being detained for the peaceful activities and the issue that no-one who is executed in China receives a fair trial.
August 2005 The Olympics countdown - three years of human rights reform?
Even before the official campaign launch, Amnesty International introduced the four campaigning themes, the promises made by China and the relevant areas outlined by the Olympic Charter.
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