Legal basis: Article 31 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), when a lawyer acts as a defender, he shall, according to facts and laws, put forward materials and opinions on acquittal, lighter punishment or reduction or exemption of criminal responsibility of criminal suspects and defendants, and safeguard the litigation rights and other legitimate rights and interests of criminal suspects and defendants.
Article 33 A lawyer who acts as a defender has the right to meet a criminal suspect or defendant who is detained or under residential surveillance with a lawyer's practice certificate, a law firm certificate, a power of attorney or a power of attorney for legal aid in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law. Defense lawyers are not monitored when meeting with criminal suspects and defendants.
Article 36 Where a lawyer acts as an agent ad litem or defender, his right to debate or defend shall be guaranteed according to law.