New Zealand Falun Gong practitioners report: On October 26, 2004, New Zealand After delivering the lawsuit, While Falun Gong practitioners
Human Rights barrister Chris Lawrence, representing 11 Falun Gong practitioners,
filed a civil lawsuit in the Auckland High Court in New Zealand, to accuse chief
culprits in the persecution of Falun Gong, Jiang Zemin and his accomplices, of
arresting and physically abusing the plaintiffs when they went to China to visit
relatives or paid visits for other purposes. The charges include genocide, torture,
illegal arrest and others.
the plaintiffs held a press conference outside the court. Barrister Mr. Chris
Lawrence arrived in the rain to speak to reporters and supporters, and answered
many questions raised by the media. New Zealand national TV1 and TV3 conducted
special interviews, and aired them on the prime time news that night.
being interviewed, Mr. Lawrence expressed that he accepted this lawsuit because
it is his responsibility as a barrister, and also because he hates torture. His
long-term experience as a Human Rights barrister made him realize the importance
of this case in terms of safeguarding human rights. Regarding the persecution
Falun Gong practitioners have suffered in China, he believes it “has violated
the basic laws of the civilized society, and is an offense to the International
Law.” He believed the lawsuit would play a partial role in urging the international
community to establish responsibility for such events.
from Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan lined up solemnly and in good order despite
a heavy rain outside the Auckland High Court, building a human “Great Wall of
Courage,” to support this just action with their strong righteous thoughts.
Human Rights barrister Mr. Chris Lawrence 
Barrister is being interviewed by TV stations
Falun Gong practitioners from Australia and New Zealand stand
outside the court to offer support with their strong righteous thoughts
After the delivery of the lawsuit, Falun Gong practitioners'
“Great Wall of Courage” continued standing on the street in downtown Auckland
to explain the facts about Falun Gong and the persecution to passerby.
Posting date: 29/Oct/2004
Original
article date: 28/Oct/2004
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