Legislation in line with times

Proposed amendments to Criminal Procedure Law are aimed at further guaranteeing people's rights and livelihoods

The Criminal Procedure Law amendment draft is due to be submitted for review to the fifth session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature, which will convene in Beijing on Monday.

The draft, along with the recent amendment to the country's Criminal Law that was put into force on May 1, 2011, testifies to China's continuing efforts to ensure that the rule of law with Chinese characteristics safeguards people's well-being amid the country's rapid economic and social development.