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In order to deepen Shenzhen lawyers’ understanding of criminal procedure defense and enhance the professional competence of practicing attorneys in applying the recusal system in criminal cases, byThe “Practical Application of the Criminal Procedure Recusal System” special lecture, hosted by the Commercial Crime Defense Law Professional Committee of the Shenzhen Lawyers Association and co-organized by Guangdong
, with the Shenzhen Longhua District Bureau of Justice serving as the guiding unit, was successfully held at Guangdong Zhiheng (Longhua) Law Firm (hereinafter referred to as “Zhiheng Longhua”) from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 20, 2025.
This event has specially invited Mr. Liu Gang, a lawyer with extensive practical experience, to serve as the keynote speaker, with Ms. Zhang Nannan and Mr. Liu Yunfa serving as panelists.
Host’s Opening Remarks
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Partner at Guangdong Zhiheng (Longhua) Law Firm, Attorney Wang Xu At the outset of the meeting,
, Attorney Wang Xu, a partner at Guangdong Zhiheng (Longhua) Law Firm, served as the moderator for this event. On behalf of Zhiheng Longhua Law Firm, he welcomed all attendees and introduced the distinguished guests present. He also emphasized that procedural justice is the cornerstone of criminal defense, and that the recusal system, as an important procedural rule established by the Criminal Procedure Law, serves both as a safeguard to ensure judicial fairness and as a critical point of focus for lawyers in protecting their clients’ legitimate rights and interests.
This specialized training session aims to effectively enhance practicing lawyers’ practical skills in procedural defense through meticulous interpretation and scenario-based simulations.
Remarks by the Guest Speaker
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Zhang Nannan, Attorney and Director of the Criminal Law Department at Guangdong
Deputy Director of the Commercial Crime Defense Committee of the Shenzhen Lawyers Association
After delivering the opening remarks, Attorney Zhang Nannan provided a professional explanation on the practical application of the recusal system in criminal proceedings. His remarks focused on the statutory requirements, evidentiary standards, and procedural guidelines for recusal applications, with particular emphasis on the procedural considerations and risk‑mitigation measures that lawyers should observe in practice, thereby providingAttending lawyers with standardized operational guidance.
Keynote Speaker’s Presentation
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Guangdong Zhiheng (Qianhai) Law Firm, Attorney Liu Gang
Advisor, Cybercrime Department, Zhiheng Criminal Law Center
The speaker, focusing on the legal framework governing recusal in civil and criminal proceedings, systematically explains the statutory circumstances under which recusal applies, with a particular emphasis on interpreting the judicial criteria for determining “having other relationships with the parties in the case that may affect the impartial handling of the matter.” The working procedure for submitting a recusal application stipulates, during the trial stage, the procedures for coordinating oral applications with the submission of supplementary written materials.
Q&A Session
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The participating lawyers engaged in a lively discussion on issues such as perfecting the evidentiary chain for recusal applications, methods for retrieving similar cases, and the boundaries of professional liability risks.
Remarks by the panelist
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Zhang Nannan, Attorney and Director of the Criminal Law Department at Guangdong
Deputy Director of the Commercial Crime Defense Committee of the Shenzhen Lawyers Association
Director of the Commercial Crime Defense Department, Zhiheng Criminal Law Center
The panelists discussed risk prevention and coordination mechanisms in the application of the recusal system, with a particular focus on the unique window period for filing a recusal motion during the second-instance proceedings, the professional risks associated with fabricating grounds for recusal, and the available avenues for procedural redress. Drawing on judicial practice, this paper proposes practical recommendations, including establishing an internal compliance review mechanism within law firms and improving the sharing of information on connections involving personnel in judicial organs, while emphasizing the legality and standardization of procedural defense.
Group photo
This lecture, by combining theoretical exposition with case-based analysis, effectively enhanced the legal profession’s understanding of and ability to apply the criminal procedure recusal system. The Commercial Crime Defense Legal Committee of the Shenzhen Lawyers Association will continue to focus on the practical needs of criminal defense, and, as planned, conduct specialized training sessions similar to this lecture, thereby further promoting the standardization and professionalization of criminal defense practice among lawyers in our city.
Lawyer Introduction
Liu Gang
Guangdong Zhiheng (Qianhai) Law Firm
Mr. Liu Gang graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2003 and has over 21 years of experience in legal practice. He has provided legal services to large enterprises such as JMC Automobile, Huaxin Cement, Guangtian Group, Guanghui Oil, and Starlight Cinema. Mr. Liu possesses extensive expertise in areas such as civil and commercial dispute resolution and is particularly adept at representing clients in complex and challenging arbitration and litigation cases.
Key Points of the Lecture
1. Recusal is an important system stipulated in the Civil Procedure Law.
2. The right to request recusal is an important procedural right of the client.
3. During the course of representing civil litigation cases, lawyers shall strictly follow the provisions of the Civil Procedure Law and its judicial interpretations when filing applications for recusal.
4. Strictly filing a recusal application in accordance with the law is an embodiment of lawyers safeguarding their clients’ legitimate rights and interests, ensuring the proper implementation of the law, and upholding social fairness and justice.
5. Any request for recusal must be based on legitimate grounds.
6. How to effectively file a recusal application.
7. The relationship between recusal applications and fraudulent litigation.
8. The potential professional and legal risks associated with filing a recusal application.