Legal consultants can ensure governments abide by the law

THE CENTRAL LEADERSHIP RECENTLY ISSUED A DOCUMENT that requires ministries, as well as local Party and governmental agencies, to hire legal consultants and lawyers. This is a good move for better governance, says Southern Metropolis Daily:

It is necessary for Party and governmental departments to have legal consultants, so as to prevent illegal activities in their governance. Actually, President Xi Jinping said in a speech that leading officials need to observe the law in making decisions, and consult legal experts if needed.

That's a clear signal that the government is required to abide by the Constitution and the law, which is the starting point for modern governance.