Draft Amendment to Criminal Law

China amends criminal law
January 02, 2024
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, on Friday voted to adopt the Amendment XII to the Criminal Law.
Top legislature reviews tougher punishment for those offering bribes
December 27, 2023
People who give bribes to staff members of supervisory, administrative or judicial departments can expect severe punishment, according to a draft amendment being reviewed by lawmakers.
Top legislature to review draft amendment to Criminal Law targeting bribers
December 25, 2023
A draft amendment to China's Criminal Law, which is expected to toughen criminal penalties on bribers and corruption inside private firms, will be submitted for a second reading by national lawmakers at the upcoming top legislature session in late December, a spokesperson said Friday.