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[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.
On the afternoon of January 12, 2021, Zhou Yuansheng, Director of the Lawyers’ Work Bureau of the Ministry of Justice; Yan Guo, Deputy Secretary-General of the All China Lawyers Association; Liu Chunhua, Director of the Division for Foreign-Related and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Affairs of the Lawyers’ Work Bureau of the Ministry of Justice; and Li Kai'ang, First-Level Chief Staff Member of the Lawyers’ Work Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, visited Yunnan Zhongji Law Firm (formerly Yunnan Liu Hule Law Firm) to provide guidance and conduct a research study on the Party building work among lawyers. Zhao Zuping, Member of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Justice, as well as Party Secretary of the provincial lawyers’ industry; Wan Li, President of the Yunnan Provincial Lawyers Association; and Li Jiangan, Director of the Lawyers’ Work Management Division of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Justice and Secretary-General of the Yunnan Provincial Lawyers Association, accompanied the research team. The research focused primarily on the current status of Party building in the legal profession, the practice environment for lawyers, and the development of the legal profession. Accompanied by Wan Li, Director of Yunnan Zhongji Law Firm, and its staff, the research team toured the new office building of Yunnan Zhongji Law Firm.
On February 26, the People's Procuratorate of Yunnan Province and the Department of Justice of Yunnan Province held a symposium titled “Strengthening Collaboration Between Prosecutors and Lawyers to Promote Judicial Fairness” at the Zhongji Law Firm in Yunnan. Wang Guanghui, Party Secretary and Procurator-General of the Provincial People's Procuratorate, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Zhao Zuping, a member of the Party Committee of the Provincial Department of Justice, Deputy Director of the Department, and Party Secretary of the provincial lawyers’ industry, chaired the meeting. Huang Weihua, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Executive Deputy Procurator-General of the Provincial People's Procuratorate, Wan Li, President of the Provincial Lawyers Association, and representatives of lawyers also attended the meeting.