[Zhongji Briefing] Attorney Yang Chunyan from our firm was invited to deliver a special lecture titled “Protecting Youth in the Name of the Law”—on the “Law on the Protection of Minors” and the “Law on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency.”


Starting from June 1, 2021, the newly revised “Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Minors” and the “Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency” have officially come into effect. To enhance minors’ awareness of the newly revised provisions and foster a strong atmosphere on campus dedicated to safeguarding their healthy growth, on September 26 and September 27, 2021, Attorney Yang Chunyan from our firm was invited by Xishan School of Zhonghua Primary School in Kunming City and Hongqi Primary School in Wuhua District, Kunming City, respectively, to deliver special legal education lectures titled “Protecting Our Youth in the Name of Law”—focused on the “Law on the Protection of Minors” and the “Law on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency.”


Starting from June 1, 2021, the newly revised “Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Minors” and the “Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency” have officially come into effect. To enhance minors’ awareness of the newly revised provisions and foster a strong atmosphere on campus dedicated to safeguarding their healthy growth, on September 26 and September 27, 2021, Attorney Yang Chunyan from our firm was invited by Xishan School of Zhonghua Primary School in Kunming City and Hongqi Primary School in Wuhua District, Kunming City, respectively, to deliver special legal education lectures titled “Protecting Our Youth in the Name of Law”—focused on the “Law on the Protection of Minors” and the “Law on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency.”


 

Attorney Yang Chunyan used “legal age” as a starting point to analyze the age stages of persons with no civil capacity, persons with limited civil capacity, and persons with full civil capacity, thereby enabling students to understand the civil and criminal responsibilities that minors are required to bear.

 

 

Focusing on the key revisions and highlights of the "Law on the Protection of Minors" and the "Law on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency," this session uses real-life cases to explain the law, highlighting eight major features of the Law on the Protection of Minors: refining the guardians’ responsibilities in caring for and protecting “left-behind children”; establishing a clear basic system for preventing and addressing campus bullying; building and improving systems related to the prevention and handling of sexual assault cases; requiring lodging operators—such as hostels, guesthouses, and hotels—to conduct inquiries and submit reports; strengthening the cybersecurity “firewall” and intensifying supervision to prevent addiction; and achieving full coverage of juvenile protection throughout the judicial process. Additionally, the Law on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency no longer uses the term “custodial education,” instead clearly stipulating that the state will strengthen the construction of specialized schools, define clear standards for identifying harmful behaviors and serious harmful behaviors, and establish a comprehensive system for preventing and controlling student bullying. These highlights enable students to directly experience that the law not only protects “youth” but also sets inviolable red lines for them under the law.

 

 

During the lecture, lawyer Yang Chunyan showed educational animated videos titled “School Bullying” and “Braving the Valley of Youth,” enabling students to gain a deeper understanding of the harm caused by school bullying. At the same time, students learned how to respond if they were ever subjected to school bullying. Through vivid and engaging videos, students also gained insight into how current laws truly protect young people.

 

 

This legal lecture, combined with real-life examples of juvenile protection and criminal cases, focuses on practical, everyday situations to carry out targeted publicity on the legal protection of minors, thereby effectively enhancing its impact, appeal, and persuasiveness. It helps students recognize that the “Law on the Protection of Minors” provides a robust protective umbrella for safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of minors, while the “Law on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency” builds a strong legal barrier against juveniles going astray. By harnessing the power of the rule of law, these laws ensure the healthy growth of young people and significantly enhance students’ awareness and understanding of the legal system.

 

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[Branch News] The Communist Youth League Branch and the Women’s Federation of Zhongji Dali Branch Have Been Established.

On September 16, 2025, the founding general meeting of the Communist Youth League branch and the Women's Federation of Yunnan Zhongji (Dali) Law Firm was held with great solemnity. This meeting marks an important step forward for the firm in strengthening Party building to lead Youth League development and in promoting the protection of women’s rights and interests.



[Lawyer’s Perspective] How exactly should illegally obtained evidence in cases of official misconduct be excluded?

Some time ago, a trial was held involving multiple defendants accused of organized crime and evil forces. One of the defendants was also charged with official misconduct. The defendant’s defense counsel argued that the defendant’s statements had been obtained through violent threats and thus requested that the court obtain the simultaneous audio-video recordings to exclude any illegally obtained evidence. Eventually, the court agreed and instructed the supervisory authority to provide the recordings. However, the court stipulated that only the judges and prosecutors could review these recordings—not the defense counsel. Naturally, the defense counsel strongly insisted on being allowed to view the recordings, even becoming quite confrontational at times. Yet the court remained firm in its refusal, citing it as judicial practice. In the end, the defense counsel never got to see the recordings. In fact, this incident highlights a fundamental issue: neither side could find any legal basis for whether the defense counsel should be permitted to review the simultaneous recordings. The defense counsel couldn’t point to any legal provision authorizing such access, while the court itself couldn’t produce any clear legal rationale for either permitting or denying the defense counsel’s request—leaving them with nothing but the claim that it was simply “judicial practice.”



[Zhongji News] Attorney Li Wenhua from our firm has been invited to deliver a lecture for Yunnan Power Grid Co., Ltd.

[Zhongji News] Attorney Li Wenhua from our firm has been invited to deliver a lecture for Yunnan Power Grid Co., Ltd.

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