Scrutiny of sentence reductions, parole stepped up

Chinese authorities are intensifying scrutiny of sentence reductions, parole and temporary release programs, aiming to ensure fairness and prevent abuses in the criminal justice system.

Procuratorates — government agencies tasked with legal oversight — received over 300,000 applications for such measures last year, up 25 percent year-on-year.

The surge underscores the growing emphasis on ensuring such programs are applied justly and ethically.