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China proposes changes to criminal procedure law
China has proposed changes to its Criminal Procedure Law to support fairer justice.
The draft was submitted on November 2 to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for review.
The draft contains 55 provisions and covers seven areas of criminal procedure.
The changes would address coercive measures, the handling of property in criminal cases and protections for people involved in proceedings.
They would also strengthen safeguards for participants and clarify how courts, prosecutors and police carry out their roles and check one another.
The draft also covers procedures for cases involving minors and foreign-related criminal cases.
The legislature is now considering the proposed changes, and no further steps are specified.
China has proposed changes to its Criminal Procedure Law, with a draft amendment submitted for review on November 2.
The draft contains 55 articles and is intended to promote fairness in the administration of justice.
The proposed changes cover seven areas, including detention measures, the handling of property in criminal cases and the rights of participants in proceedings.
They also address procedures for cases involving minors and foreign-related criminal proceedings.
The draft was submitted to the 25th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress.
- Who
- The draft was submitted to the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress.
- What
- A 55-article draft proposes changes to China’s Criminal Procedure Law.
- When
- November 2. The article was published on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- China. The article does not state where the meeting took place.
- Why
- The changes are intended to promote fairness in the administration of justice.
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- Draft length
- 55 articles
- Proposed scope
- Seven areas
- Reviewing body
- Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress
- Session
- 25th session
- Submission date
- November 2