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Lawmakers debate wetlands protection law
January 20, 2021Lawmakers on Wednesday started deliberating a draft law on wetlands protection, the country's first national legislation on conserving its lakes and swamps.
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China considers codifying epidemic prevention, control experiences
January 20, 2021Chinese lawmakers are considering codifying epidemic containment practices proved effective in the fight against COVID-19 in amending the country's physicians law.
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China mulls legal aid law
January 20, 2021Chinese lawmakers are considering a legal aid law to better protect people's legitimate rights and interests.Those who make a claim for payment of child support or support for other family members, or for work remuneration, may apply for legal aid if they cannot afford a lawyer, the draft notes.
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China considers heavier penalties for workplace safety violations
January 20, 2021Chinese 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.
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For the health of all
December 31, 2020Public 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).
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China formally criminalizes doping
December 29, 2020China 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.
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China ups IPR protection, lowers criminal liability age in new law amendment
December 29, 2020The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Saturday voted to adopt the Amendment XI to the Criminal Law.
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China revises law for juvenile delinquents
December 27, 2020China'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.
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