Chinese law
Overview of Chinese law
Chinese law refers to the legal system of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which is a socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics. The legal framework in China is based on the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, various laws enacted by the National People's Congress, and regulations issued by the State Council.
History[edit | edit source]
The development of Chinese law has been influenced by traditional Chinese legal thought, such as Confucianism and Legalism, as well as Western legal systems. The modern legal system began to take shape after the establishment of the PRC in 1949.
Legal System[edit | edit source]
The Chinese legal system is characterized by a combination of civil law and socialist law. It is primarily statute-based, with the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee serving as the highest legislative bodies.
Constitution[edit | edit source]
The Constitution of the People's Republic of China is the supreme law of the land. It outlines the structure of the government, the rights and duties of citizens, and the fundamental principles of the state.
Legislation[edit | edit source]
Legislation in China is enacted by the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee. The State Council issues administrative regulations, while local governments can issue local regulations.
Judiciary[edit | edit source]
The judiciary in China is composed of the Supreme People's Court, local people's courts, and special courts. The courts are responsible for interpreting and applying the law, but they do not have the power of judicial review.
Criminal Law[edit | edit source]
Chinese criminal law is codified in the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China. It defines criminal offenses, penalties, and the procedures for prosecution and trial.
Civil Law[edit | edit source]
The Civil Code of the People's Republic of China governs civil matters, including contracts, property, family law, and torts. It is a comprehensive code that was enacted in 2020.
Administrative Law[edit | edit source]
Administrative law in China regulates the activities of administrative agencies and ensures that they act within the law. Citizens can challenge administrative actions through administrative litigation.
Related pages[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
