China Overseas Chinese Network, November 17th. Recently, the Paris Court of Appeal of France issued a heavy sentence on the violent incident of robbery of Asian Americans. The European Times stated in this article that this is a response to the demands of overseas Chinese and Chinese for "anti-violence and safety". It is also a manifestation of judicial justice in France, and it will certainly strengthen the confidence and determination of the Chinese agency in France to defend its rights in accordance with the law.
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On November 12, the Court of Appeal of Paris, France, sentenced three criminals who committed violent robbery against Asian women in the southern suburbs of Paris, adding to the sentence of the first-instance court for the crime of "attack with racial discrimination."
Coincidentally, in early September, the Bobigny court also sentenced 6 suspects for violent robbery against Chinese in many parts of the Paris region for the crime of “racially discriminatory” violent robbery between 2 and 6 years.
The news broke that both the Chinese news agency and French anti-racism organizations clapped their hands and cheered.
This is also a historic sentence for the overseas Chinese who have suffered targeted violent looting for a long time.
This is not only a response to the demands of the overseas Chinese for "anti-violence and security", but also a manifestation of French judicial justice. It has formed a deterrent to criminals and has undoubtedly strengthened the confidence and determination of the Chinese agency in France to protect rights in accordance with the law.
This is not the first time a court has convicted criminals of violent robbery against the Chinese ethnic group on charges of "racial discrimination."
On September 27, 2016, the Bobigny Court in the northern suburbs of Paris used the “racial discrimination attack for the first time” against three criminals who specifically targeted Chinese businessmen for robbery in the areas of Bobigny, Delancy, and Auberge Villiers. "The charge.
The Chinese ethnic group is not the only victim of the deteriorating social security situation in France, but it is the most serious victim, because these looters recognize that the Chinese ethnic group is "rich and timid", so they often rob the Chinese unscrupulously. Accompanied by strong violence.
French justice finally recognized that this is a crime with racial prejudice and discrimination, which provides another layer of protection for Chinese people to defend their rights in accordance with the law, and it is easier to assert justice and defend their rights in litigation.
Of course, the formation of the impression that these criminals have "a lot of money, likes to bring cash, and bullies" of the Chinese ethnic group (including those who travel to France) does not happen overnight.
Over the years, their violent looting of Chinese tourists and Chinese businessmen has given them a lot of "income". Many Chinese have the idea of "breaking wealth and avoiding disasters" and often "not be held accountable." Even if someone is seriously injured and reported to the case, it is under judicial investigation. He did not want to testify in court.
In the first instance of the above-mentioned case, among the more than 30 victims recorded by the police, only 6 victims participated in the prosecution, and only one victim appeared in court to testify. On September 4 this year, Bobigny, a northern suburb of Paris In the trial of the six criminal gangs against Chinese businessmen, no one appeared in court to testify. It is this long-term calming practice that allowed these people to take root in their concept of racial targeting.
Just a few days ago, more than one hundred French parliamentarians jointly published an open letter condemning violence and discrimination against Asians in the "Liberation" and pointed out that complaints against "anti-Asian racism" are rare, so this must be overcome collectively. This practice of resignation encourages the reporting of racist behavior.
Even today, Chinese seldom go out to bring cash. In these cases, criminals sometimes only grab a few meal tickets, but the impression that they are rich has not disappeared.
There are many reasons why Chinese people are reluctant to report crimes and testify in court. In addition to the notion that "big matters are turned into smaller ones," there is also a notion of "judicial inaction": reporting a crime takes too long, but many cases are not resolved; The law protects minors. Here we grabbed and turned the head and released them; even if the prosecution is successful, I feel that the sentence is too light and I am afraid of being retaliated again... We can’t deny this phenomenon, but if we just give up on this impression In order to defend rights according to the law, this is undoubtedly the loss of the watermelon.
The reporter investigated a large number of cases and found that in many cases, because the victim did not report the crime, the police lacked evidence and were unable to arrest the criminal; even if the criminal was caught, it would be difficult to convict and sentence the suspect without forming an effective evidence chain. .
In fact, the police still attach great importance to the reported cases.
Take this 11-person criminal gang tried by the Bobigny Court in the northern suburbs as an example. After the police received a large number of reports, the Oberhvillier City Police Department formed a six-member special team to conduct a series of investigations around the case. Telephone monitoring, surveillance cameras, etc. analyzed the suspect and finally dispatched more than 60 police officers to wipe out the gang in one fell swoop.
Now, there are many ways to call the police. You can call the police online, or you can pre-fill the alarm form and sign at the police station, which will save time.
For those who are not good in French, the police station is equipped with Chinese and other languages of the police report, you can fill in the language you are familiar with.
The police station is also assisted by translators.
After reporting to the police, it arouses the police's attention to the place where the case often occurs. It is not only self-interested, but also beneficial to others. It will reduce crime and protect everyone's life and property.
In recent years, overseas Chinese have awakened their awareness of rights protection according to the law. From marching in the streets to fight for rights and interests to the establishment of various rights protection organizations, they have all contributed to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of overseas Chinese and Chinese.
In particular, some young Chinese of Chinese descent are always vigilant, and when injustices scream, they are actively running and shouting to safeguard the rights and interests of overseas Chinese.
However, relying only on the strength of some people is thin.
We are all members of this society and a community of destiny. One person cannot be alone. Only when most of us take action and increase our ability to defend rights in accordance with the law can we better protect ourselves.
Now that the law has answered the question, and the court has issued a model judgment, it is up to us how we should go in the future.