China Criminal Defense Manual - Questioning the Witness
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QUESTIONING THE WITNESSES
PROSECUTION WITNESS EVALUATION
Legal Background
Chinese law allows the criminal defender to:
- Conduct an independent investigation to verify the evidence collected by the public security organ and prosecution (CPL Article 37)
- Cross-examine the prosecution's witnesses (CPL Article 47, 156)
- Use evidence to impeach the prosecution's witnesses (CPL Article 157, 159, 160)
This form will assist you to evaluate and prepare your defense against the statements of the prosecutor's witnesses.