Information received alleges that each year, Chinese officials had intimidated participants and prevented several from attending the training. Prior to the May 2012 training, four persons were reportedly prevented from attending: one person‟s family was threatened, another‟s supervisor blocked participation and two persons were stopped at different airports on departure on the grounds that their departure would entail “national security risks”. The passport of one was confiscated. Upon their return to China, various participants who attended the training sessions were questioned by security officers and the local bureau of justice. This practice is a matter of concern.