Evidence gained by torture banned

New guidelines seek to define limits on interrogation of suspects in detention

Evidence obtained through torture and other improper interrogation methods will not be allowed in trials, according to senior judges of China's top court.

The Supreme People's Court issued a guideline on Thursday detailing how to prevent unjust, fake and wrongful decisions. The guideline requires courts to not accept evidence gained through the torture, described as freezing, starving, burning or fatiguing suspects.