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Originally published by Capital Newstop
November 17, 2025
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Justice on horseback: Mobile Courts take legal services to China’s Xinjiang grasslands

Mobile court teams in Xinjiang’s Ili grasslands travel on horseback to resolve disputes for herders and tourists, ensuring accessible, timely, and fair legal services...
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In China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, mobile judicial teams on horseback are delivering legal services to remote communities and tourist areas. Led by chief judge Aytnur Bolatbek, these "Justice on horseback" courts aim to provide accessible and timely justice, aligning with Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law.
- These mobile courts have resolved disputes for herders and tourists, drastically reducing travel time and costs for litigants, such as a dispute settled for 40,000 yuan ($5,635) for an injured tourist.
- Zhang Jun, president of the Supreme People’s Court, highlights this initiative as key to implementing Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, which emphasizes a people-centered approach to justice.
- Fifteen similar mobile judicial units have been established in tourist destinations throughout the Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture, enhancing timely access to justice, especially during peak tourist seasons.
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