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Greater public interest role proposed for prosecutors

By Cao Yin | China Daily | Updated: 2017-06-23 09:40

Poorly performing government bodies, polluting businesses could face lawsuits

A successful pilot program allowing prosecutors to file administrative lawsuits against poorly performing government departments - based on the public interest - is expected to be rolled out nationwide.

With a view toward incorporating that principle into law, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, is discussing a draft amendment to the Administrative Procedures Law that would give procuratorates the power to sue agencies that abuse their power or fail in their duties.

Greater public interest role proposed for prosecutors

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