Office of the Chief Prosecutor, Wang Guoanxi District Prosecutor’s Office.
Chief Prosecutor Gao Baozhen looked serious.
The dejected man sitting opposite the large desk is Prosecutor Li Fan, the prosecutor who filed a defamation lawsuit against reporter Wang Jingmo.
"You must go to this hearing!" Gao Baozhen was already a little impatient.
The lawyer representing reporter Wang Jingmo reported prosecutor Li Fan to the Anxi District Bar Association, believing that his prosecution of reporter Wang Jingmo was unwarranted, violated the prosecutor's professional code of conduct, and was likely to involve the use of public power to suppress citizens' human rights.
Although Li Fan has withdrawn the lawsuit against Wang Jingmo for defamation, he still needs to go to the regional bar association to answer questions.
For cases where prosecutors are suspected of violating professional ethics and their unwarranted behavior is not serious enough or there is no clear evidence that they involve any illegal or criminal acts.
It is mainly supervised by the Office of Professional Responsibility of the Kingdom's Ministry of Justice and regional bar associations.
The regional bar association is actually a self-regulatory organization of the legal profession and has nothing to do with the government.
However, it is qualified to revoke a lawyer’s license.
Formal prosecutors are professional lawyers. Once their lawyer license is revoked, it effectively means that they can no longer work as prosecutors.
In addition to those old-timers in the regional bar association, the chief judge of the regional court, the chief prosecutor of the regional prosecutor's office, etc. also have considerable influence in the association.
Originally a legal desert area, Anxi region has few real veterans in the legal industry. The few old men are like remnants of the previous dynasty. Chief Prosecutor Gao Baozhen has a lot of say in the association.
Li Fan just hopes to get the support of the prosecutor without having to accept any questioning.
Gao Baozhen's face was very cold. It was obvious that this guy had not yet realized the seriousness of the problem. He wanted to say something, but finally shook his head: "Go ahead!"
Li Fan had no choice but to leave.
Looking at his back, Gao Baozhen sighed deeply. He had been optimistic about him, but this time he was afraid that he could not save him.
From the moment the Kingdom District Court began hearing a case filed by a dozen taxpayers against Anxi City Hall, this case became very directional.
I’m afraid…
Gao Baozhen walked to the window, opened it, and looked towards the direction of Xinjing in the northeast. The clouds were like lead blocks, pressing people as if they could not breathe.
Those who study law may, to a certain extent, understand him best.
What was the intention behind the decrees he issued and the words he spoke
An ideal legal society that is more enlightened than the former East China Sea.
But the powerful people in Anshan are still living in the past, and this time, they are afraid that they will lose everything.
However, he is truly worthy of admiration from every legal professional. He did not send out a special task force to arrest all those guys who were just sitting there doing nothing, but instead used legal means to resolve the issue. This way, the legal basis of the dominion would not be undermined.
As powerful as he is, he solves problems within the legal framework, so why would he do the same to others in the future
Gao Baozhen looked in the direction of Xinjing and suddenly laughed. He figured out a very crucial question. Yes, perhaps he would be affected and defeated in this extremely serious turmoil. However, Anxi, a place that had been oppressed by various slave owners and warlords for hundreds of years, might really have a bright future. What did his temporary personal honor and disgrace matter
The sun jumped out from the lead-like clouds, and the edge of the clouds reflected a dreamy halo. The shadow covering the earth was gradually dissipating.
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In a private room of a very quaint teahouse, there sat a trembling old gentleman, wearing a mandarin jacket and black robe, very traditional attire, and he was so thin that he seemed like he could be blown away by a gust of wind.
He was the deputy chief judge of the local former provincial governor's office.
Because he had always been honest and upright and was kind and charitable, even though a group of powerful people such as the former chief judge were sentenced to various types of imprisonment, he not only stayed away from it, but was also hired as the legal adviser of the dominion. After the Anxi District Bar Association was established, he not only joined the association, but was also elected by all members as one of the eleven members.
He was slowly lighting his pipe, and sitting opposite him with a smile was Li Fan, who was his grandson in terms of seniority and called him "Second Master".
"I don't understand the current laws." Master Li extinguished the match he was using to light his pipe. "Didn't you say that? You've already withdrawn the lawsuit. It's a great step to admit your mistakes and make corrections. It was just a momentary misjudgment, wasn't it? Even gods can make mistakes, so just tell the truth. What are you afraid of?"
Li Fan was immediately delighted, "Yes, Second Master, I really know I was wrong! At that time I really felt that he was slandering me!"
"But, things are fresh now. It's interesting that a white guy can sue the government office." Master Li sucked on his pipe and laughed.
"Yes, it was better when you were in power..."
Before Li Fan finished speaking, Master Li's face turned cold, "Don't talk nonsense. In my time, the dynasty changed. How can an official like me from the previous dynasty still have his head left?"
"Yes, yes." Li Fan didn't dare to say anything more.
"As for me, I'm actually just a decoration. I understand that. But how can this guild, oh, impeach me? This guild is just a non-governmental organization. There is no salary and no rank. Licensed lawyers automatically become members. How can they impeach you, a prosecutor?" Master Li's face was full of curiosity. He really felt that everything was very new.
Li Fan smiled bitterly, "Yes, otherwise, I would think it is unreasonable."
Mr. Li Er said, "But you also know you are wrong. There is just one thing. This white guy is suing at the government office, and you arrested him? It's a bit of a coincidence, isn't it?"
Li Fan thought about it and showed a look of shame. "Second Master, to be honest with you, yes, I arrested him on purpose. I was just angry at the time. Just like you said, how could a white man sue the government?"
Master Li puffed on his pipe and nodded: "Okay, I understand!"
Seeing the old man squinting his eyes and enjoying the rising smoke, Li Fan stood up and said, "Second Master, you take a rest. I'm leaving now!"
Master Li squinted his eyes and nodded, listening to Li Fan lift the door curtain and leave.
Mr. Li Er suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Ling'er, go and call Gao Baozhen and tell him that this little bastard deliberately hurt people and admitted it himself! I will definitely vote to give him the most severe punishment! That means revoking his lawyer's license, right? And he will be removed as a prosecutor?"
The woman who was making Gongfu tea laughed, "Second Master, are you lying to him? Are you trying to trick him?"
Master Li squinted his eyes, full of excitement. "I don't understand this new law and new world, but it's good to listen to. It's better than before. As for me, it seems that I am not just a decoration. I can still say whether these bastards are human or ghost. Hehe, interesting, interesting!"
The woman was helpless, "Second Master, I know you are bored, but let's take it easy and don't go around looking for trouble, or you will be beaten up by someone."
Mr. Li narrowed his eyes and puffed on his pipe, too lazy to pay any more attention to her.
The two are more than 40 years apart in age, but Kang Li and she are deeply in love and their relationship has always been very good.