 In response to the emergence of the Weiquan movement , which often makes use of the official language about " rule of law " to justify its work , in April 2006 a political campaign was launched to solidify the Communist Party 's leadership over judicial work , combat the idea of greater independence for judges and lawyers , and educate people and judicial authorities about the " socialist concept of rule of law . " The campaign was announced by Luo Gan , then the head of the Party Central Committee 's Political and Legislative Affairs Committee . Luo urged that in order to protect political stability , " forceful measures " be adopted " against those who , under the pretext of rights @-@ protection ( weiquan ) , carry out sabotage . " The launch of the campaign coincided with a crackdown on Weiquan lawyers . 
