Provisions on synchronous audio and video recording of criminal cases

Legal analysis: Audio and video recording are applicable to all criminal cases. When interrogating a criminal suspect, investigators may record or video the interrogation process; For cases that may be sentenced to life imprisonment or death penalty or other major criminal cases, the interrogation process shall be recorded or videotaped. Every time a criminal suspect is interrogated, the whole interrogation process shall be recorded and recorded continuously.

Legal basis: Article 123 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). When interrogating a criminal suspect, investigators may record or video the interrogation process. For cases that may be sentenced to life imprisonment or death penalty or other major criminal cases, the interrogation process shall be recorded or videotaped. Audio or video recording should run through the whole process and remain intact.