Chinese lawmakers are considering more stringent penalties for workplace safety violations as the country seeks to amend its law governing the area to enhance supervision and prevent accidents.
Public health legislation was one of the top priorities in 2020 for the National People's Congress (NPC) and its Standing Committee amid the nationwide fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
China has formally criminalized doping as its top legislature voted to adopt Amendment XI to its criminal law on Saturday.The historical move in China's anti-doping fight took place when the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress voted to add the amendment to Article 355. It stipulates that anyone who lures, instigates or cheats athletes into using banned substances in either domestic or international competitions faces up to three years' imprisonment and a fine.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Saturday voted to adopt the Amendment XI to the Criminal Law.
China's top legislature on Saturday voted to adopt a revision to the Law on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency, specifying special correctional education for young offenders. It stipulates that upon assessment and approval by special education steering committees, education administration departments and public security organs can send juveniles to special correctional education facilities.Provincial-level governments should designate at least one specific school for special correctional education, according to the revision.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Saturday voted to adopt the Amendment XI to the Criminal Law.
Lawmakers have called for more specific stipulations on special correctional education for young offenders exempt from criminal punishment due to their age.
The draft also stipulates the responsibilities of several State Council departments, ranging from making an overall work plan to tightening management and supervision of the catering industry.