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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.
![[Zhongji News] Attorney Hai Bo from our firm has been invited to give a lecture to the 2025 applicant lawyers of the Kunming Lawyers Association.](/npublic/img/s.png "[Zhongji News] Attorney Hai Bo from our firm has been invited to give a lecture to the 2025 applicant lawyers of the Kunming Lawyers Association.")
From August 3 to August 9, 2025, the first offline intensive training session for applicants seeking lawyer’s licenses for 2025, organized by the Kunming Lawyers Association, was successfully held in the International Conference Hall on the fifth floor of the Kunming Taili International Hotel. During the training, Attorney She Haibo was invited to deliver a highly informative and practical special lecture to the trainee lawyers in attendance.
As the fight against corruption continues to deepen, the number of official misconduct cases—primarily involving bribery offenses—remains on a fairly rapid upward trajectory. At the same time, the amounts involved in these official misconduct cases keep shattering previous perceptions. Under the current judicial interpretation, which stipulates that embezzlement and bribery amounts exceeding 3 million yuan will result in a sentence of more than ten years’ imprisonment, whether the defendant can have their legal liability reduced and receive a lighter sentence often hinges on whether they qualify for the self-surrender and meritorious service provisions set forth in Articles 67 and 68 of the Criminal Law—these provisions frequently become the defendant’s last “lifeline.” However, in judicial practice, due to inconsistencies in judicial philosophies and differences in evidence-gathering approaches, the determination of self-surrender circumstances often becomes a contentious and difficult issue throughout the course of case handling. Drawing on common problems encountered in judicial practice, the author examines the current practical challenges in identifying self-surrender circumstances in official misconduct cases, thereby calling for the consolidation of consensus within judicial practice.
[Lawyer’s Perspective] A Comparative Legal Examination of the Miranda Rule
The Miranda Rule, born out of the Miranda case in Arizona, USA, in the 1960s, has had a profound impact on the history of law. In essence, the Miranda Rule brought to public attention—through a sensationalized approach—the suspect’s right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present (the right to legal counsel)—leaving an indelible impression on everyone. Although some countries’ laws had already addressed the rights to silence and to counsel prior to this, it was the Miranda Rule that explicitly required that these rights be clearly and unmistakably informed to the suspect; otherwise, the procedure would be deemed unlawful. In fact, the Miranda Rule is not unfamiliar to the general public. We often see it portrayed in movies and TV shows—particularly in Hong Kong dramas—where officers frequently say during arrests: “You have the right to remain silent, but everything you say may be used against you in court.” That’s precisely the Miranda Rule (also known as the Miranda Warning)—though the full text of the Miranda Rule encompasses much more than just this brief statement.
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