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Online whistleblowers will be protected from revenge attacks
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The government will protect people who use the Internet to report corruption from retribution and attacks, a senior official said yesterday.
In a webcast on the new website of the Party’s anti-corruption watchdog, the agency’s secretary general, Cui Shaopeng, said: “Many Internet users have said ‘if I report a case then how will I be protected?’ They fear that if they do report then they will be subject to revenge attacks.”
Cui added: “I can tell everyone in a responsible way, all reports logged on the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection’s website will receive legal protection, and we will severely deal with revenge attacks. Our attitude is very clear on this.”
He said anyone taking revenge against online whistleblowers would be severely punished.
Cui said they wanted people to provide their real names and contact details, and such reports would be given priority.
“At the same time, we hope people can submit responsible reports, not lodge false accusations and not use gossip or hearsay to report on real issues.”
The Party’s anti-graft agency will report corruption cases in a timely manner on its website and will possibly open a microblog amid efforts for transparency.
The agency and the Ministry of Supervision jointly opened the official website, www.ccdi.gov.cn, on September 2.
A section of the website will report cases being investigated by disciplinary authorities at all levels, especially serious ones handled by the CCDI’s supervision department, Cui said.
The website is smartphone and tablet friendly, Cui said, and mobile application services will be introduced so the public can get access more easily.
“The website is preparing to open an official microblog and WeChat service when the situation is ripe,” he said.
The website will carry interviews concerning the supervision department’s key work or if there are public concerns. The department’s senior officials, members of the Party’s Central Committee and experts will be invited for interviews, he added.
The website will not carry any advertising or seek sponsors. Also, there are no branches in local areas, Cui said.
“It has been reported that some fake journalists or websites are operating illegally under the name of our website,” Cui said. “We welcome netizens reporting such behavior and we will investigate the cases.”
The website consists of 10 sections, including an online forum where the public can leave their opinions and proposals as well as ask questions about anti-corruption work. There is also a section for tip-offs about corruption cases. The website will publish the latest information of important meetings, campaigns and investigations.
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