“The open platform empowers people with a ‘right to know’ and supervision rights,” said Li Qingxiong, Executive Director General of Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department. “People can find out more through visiting the website gdga.gov.cn or following Guangdong Legal Affairs (WeChat ID: gdgafz) on WeChat.”
According to Guangdong police, the open platform has 6 sections, and after an individual inputs their ID or case number, people involved in the case, such as the victim, suspect and suspect's family can read detailed information regarding the case-handling process and punishment to be imposed. For example, how many suspects have been arrested and where are they being detained? Is the case moving into the judicial stages or still under investigation?
UI of open platform on WeChat
Li stressed that personal information, national secrets and trade secrets are strictly protected on the platform.
According to Li, Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department is adhering to principle of sharing law enforcement information with the public as much as possible in accordance with the law.
Author: Steven Yuen
Editors: Olivia Ouyang, Simon Haywood
