BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese officials must not illegally imprison people seeking justice through petitions, a top central government body said on Wednesday, casting a spotlight on the country's widespread network of black jails.
The system of petitions dates back to imperial times as a means for citizens to bring grievances to the attention of government officials.
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