1. The inclusion of "respecting and protecting human rights" in the Criminal Procedure Law was established when the Criminal Procedure Law was revised in 20 12, and it is stipulated in Article 2 of this Law.

2.20 12 Before the amendment, Article 2 of the Criminal Procedure Law stipulated that the task of Article 2 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) is to accurately and timely identify criminal facts, correctly apply laws, punish criminals, protect innocent people from criminal investigation, educate citizens to consciously abide by the law, actively fight against criminal acts, safeguard the socialist legal system, and protect citizens' personal rights, property rights and democratic rights.

3.20 12, Article 2 of the Criminal Procedure Law stipulates that the tasks of Article 2 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) are: to accurately and timely identify criminal facts, correctly apply laws, punish criminals, protect innocent people from criminal investigation, educate citizens to consciously abide by laws, actively fight against criminal acts, safeguard the socialist legal system, respect and protect human rights, and protect citizens' personal rights and property.