Research

Report: Beyond Prison. Mapping Deprivation of Liberty in China

In June 2026, The Rights Practice published a new report "Beyond Prison. Mapping Deprivation of Liberty in China". The report maps the multiple ways in which the Chinese state may deprive someone of their liberty. Read more

Toolkit: Monitoring Human Rights in China

In June 2024, The Rights Practice published a toolkit for overseas-based researchers, activists, and NGOs to research human rights issues in China. Read more

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Briefing Paper: Death Penalty Under Xi Jinping

In June 2026, The Rights Practice published a briefing paper to cast some light on the application of the death penalty under Xi Jinping, party secretary and president.
Report: Beyond Prison. Mapping Deprivation of Liberty in China

In June 2026, The Rights Practice published a new report "Beyond Prison. Mapping Deprivation of Liberty in China". The report maps the multiple ways in which the Chinese state may deprive someone of their liberty.
Joint statement: Authorities must release lawyer Yu Wensheng at end of his sentence

On 9 April 2026, The Rights Practice, and 25 other organisations, signed a joint statement to urge Chinese authorities to ensure that human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng is immediately released after serving his sentence.
Joint Statement: UN Human Rights Chief should address Beijing’s deepening repression

On 24 February 2026, The Rights Practice, along with 25 other civil society organisations, called on UN Human Rights Chief to address the HRC to detail his office’s efforts to investigate alleged Chinese government crimes against humanity.