China is taking significant steps to enhance legal awareness among its citizens. This weekend, lawmakers considered a new draft law aimed at promoting public education on the rule of law and strengthening society’s understanding of legal governance.
The draft law was submitted on Saturday to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s national legislature, for its first reading. If passed, it could lead to widespread initiatives to educate the public about legal matters.
One of the key points of the draft is that operators and managers of public venues, such as malls and parks, would be required to provide legal education in their spaces. They would focus on issues that concern the public, including consumer rights, preventing online fraud, ensuring food and drug safety, fire safety, and protecting personal information.
Online service providers are also targeted by the draft law. They would need to strengthen legal education for both their employees and internet users, helping to create a safer and more informed online environment.
Youth education is a major focus of the proposed law. It outlines objectives and standards for legal education across all school levels and types. This means that students, from primary schools to universities, could see more lessons about laws and their rights.
Additionally, state employees are expected to lead by example. The draft stipulates that civil servants should prioritize studying the law, and legal knowledge would become a part of the recruitment examinations for government positions.
This move reflects China’s efforts to build a society that is more aware of legal rights and responsibilities. By promoting legal education across various sectors, the country aims to enhance law-based social governance and ensure citizens are informed and protected.
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China considers draft law to promote education on rule of law
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