China’s corruption investigation procedures

For more, check out the South China Morning Post’s full anti-corruption data bank project: [Image text:] Disciplinary procedures PHASE1 The party's disciplinary commission Leads received. Sourcesinclude: tip-offs from the public leads from other authorities officials turning themselves in Sorting of data/initialverification Initial verification of leads and jurisditction Close or suspend the case for new leads No Clear signs of serious violations of party discipline and law? Yes The detention/investigation period can last3-14 months Detention notice Formal investigation, disciplinary detention and conclusion of case report Minor sanctions:verbal reprimand, warning letters,probation,job transfer and demotion No Criminal conduct found? Announcement of investigation conclusion and next steps Yes Expulsion from the party and public office and Anti-corruption data bank project #2 China's corruption investigations A detailed look at Xi Jinping's clampdown Senior Chinese officials accused of corruption can face months or even years of investigations and reviews before receiving a final court sentence. In such cases, party discipline takes precedence over the criminal justice system. Internal disciplinary measures, including investigations, detentions and interrogations, all take place before legal authorities decide whether to pursue criminal charges. Official annoucements typically only give a vague outline of accusations, such as bribery or breaking confidentiality.The latter is regarded as one of the most serious wrongdoings. Exact details of the offences are rarely released to the public. Try SCMP Plus to access more of our factsheets Most,if not all, of the officials below went through the procedures from