Can criminal victims read newspapers?

Legal analysis: the victim has no right to read the papers before the trial, and can entrust a lawyer or agent ad litem to read the papers on his behalf.

Legal basis: Article 40 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). From the date when the people's procuratorate examines and files the case, the defense lawyer may consult, extract and copy the case file. Other defenders may also consult, extract and copy the above materials with the permission of the people's court or the people's procuratorate.