Olympics 2008 - Abuse of Human Rights
This is what it's like, when human rights are being abused:
No freedom of the press!
In developed countries, freedom of the press implies that all people should have the right to express themselves in writing or in any other way of expression of personal opinion or creativity. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference, and impart information and ideas through any media regardless of frontiers"
Media Work / Press Releases and Statements/ HRIC Press Advisory: Legal Guidelines for Foreigners—Olympic Traps for Foreigners? June 05, 2008
The "Legal Guidelines for Foreigners Entering, Exiting and Staying in China during the Olympics," released June 2, consist of 57 questions and answers divided into eight categories including transportation, accommodations, medical treatment, intellectual property protection of the Olympics logo, and "special notes." The English translation prepared by HRIC is appended to this Press Advisory.
The Legal Guidelines also prohibit carrying out of China documents or other materials that are classified as "state secrets." The state secrets laws and regulations, however, are extremely broad and provide for retroactive classification, such that everything can potentially be classified as a state secret.
By linking specific illegal activities with vague prohibitions invoking national security, state secrets, criticism of the country, and mass gatherings, these Legal Guidelines can be traps for foreigners. If foreigners do run into trouble, the recent crackdown on lawyers and the lack of a functioning rule of law in China should raise additional concerns. Finally, the spirit of the Legal Guidelines is in tension with official commitments of openness to welcoming the international community to the Olympic Games.
Just bear in mind: Most participants are also considered to be foreigners!
Read more concerning these Legal Guidelines by clicking on the link below:
Legal Guidelines for Foreigners—Olympic Traps for Foreigners
