Institute of Democratic Society explained
The Institute of Democratic Society is a Chinese human rights advocacy non-profit started in 2009 by Lan Zhixue and other lawyers. It has been involved in activism relating to several prominent controversies involving speech, dissent, internet freedom, civil procedures, and government transparency.[1] [2]
Notes and References
- News: Sainsbury. Michael. China targets lawyers in rights crackdown. 30 January 2011. The Australian (with the Wall Street Journal). 7 August 2009.
- News: MacLeod. Calum. More Chinese are willing to challenge legal system. 30 January 2011. USA Today. 14 January 2009.