What if the police won't let the lawyer meet?

Legal analysis: lawyers have the right to meet and communicate with criminal suspects during the investigation stage. If the investigation organ does not allow them, they can apply for reconsideration to the investigation organ at the next higher level. In the case of crimes endangering national security, terrorist activities and particularly serious bribery crimes, the interview at the investigation stage needs the permission of the investigation organ.

Legal basis: Article 22 of the People's Police Law of the People's Republic of China shall not commit any of the following acts:

(1) Spreading remarks damaging the reputation of the country, participating in illegal organizations, participating in assemblies, events and other activities aimed at opposing the country, and participating in;

(2) divulging state secrets and police work secrets;

(three) practicing fraud, concealing the case, shielding and conniving at illegal and criminal activities;

(4) Corporal punishment, maltreatment or insult to criminals;

(five) illegally depriving or restricting the personal freedom of others, and illegally searching the body, articles, residence or place of others;

(six) extortion, extortion;

(seven) beating others or instructing others to beat others;

(eight) illegal punishment or charge fees;

(nine) accept the parties and their agents to treat and give gifts;

(10) engaging in profit-making business activities or being employed by any individual or organization;

(eleven) dereliction of duty, do not perform their statutory obligations;

(twelve) other acts.