Leading group OKs lawsuit reform

Residents should find it easier to file civil cases in courts as the central government is breaking down barriers and pushing judicial reforms ahead.

Easing the filing of cases was a highlight of the 11th meeting of the central leading group for deepening overall reform on Wednesday. The group is headed by President Xi Jinping.

Under a reform proposed by the Supreme People's Court, which was approved by the group, a civil case should be filed once it is registered, rather than waiting until a preliminary review of the merits of the case has been completed.