Special fund set to support poorest minors in lawsuits

First attempt in the country to establish a mechanism involving judicial and social aid

A special fund to support financially strapped minors involved in lawsuits and criminal cases was launched by the Shanghai High People's Court and the Children's Foundation of Shanghai on Wednesday.

It was the first attempt in the country to establish a cohesive mechanism involving judicial aid and social assistance to support disadvantaged children who are involved in civil lawsuits or fall victim to crime.