However, in cases of crimes endangering national security, terrorist activities and particularly serious bribery crimes, defense lawyers should obtain the permission of the investigation organ when meeting with the criminal suspects in custody during the investigation.
Except in cases that hinder the investigation or may reveal state secrets, a decision on permission shall be made.
Article 49 of the Procedures for Handling Criminal Cases by Public Security Organs stipulates that "obstructing investigation" refers to the following situations:
(a) may destroy or falsify evidence, interfere with witness testimony or collusion;
(2) It may lead to the criminal suspect's self-mutilation, suicide or escape;
(3) It may cause accomplices to evade or obstruct the investigation;
(4) The criminal suspect's family members participate in the crime.
If the public security organ is not allowed to meet, it shall notify the defense lawyer in writing and explain the reasons. After the situation that hinders the investigation or may reveal state secrets disappears, the public security organ shall allow the meeting.