A Chinese court has banned the use of torture to extract confessions , say state - run prosecutors . Activities like hunger , fatigue and extreme heat are reportedly prohibited . Rights groups see the move as an encouraging step but not yet a sign of real reform .
A Chinese court has banned the use of torture to obtain confessions , say state-run media . Tactics like hunger , fatigue and extreme temperatures are reportedly prohibited . Rights groups see the move as an encouraging step but not yet a sign of real reform .