China has a Civil Code Now

[Randy W]

from the Sixth Tone

 

China Has a Civil Code Now. What Does That Mean?

After six years of tweaking, the country’s legislature has finally adopted a civil code that expressly protects some civil liberties and will serve as a reference for future legal decisions

 

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The document — a collection of laws related to civil affairs, including property, marriage, family, personal rights, and inheritance — is slated to go into effect in January of next year. The code is aimed at better protecting individuals’ personal information and property, making it easier to sue for divorce or sexual harassment, and delineating a clearer boundary between markets and the government.

 

The new civil code has been a long time in the making. There have been four attempts to adopt one since the People’s Republic of China was founded in 1949. The version adopted Thursday is the culmination of six years’ worth of drafts,

 

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Laws related to family and marriage make up a significant portion of the civil code. One standout stipulation: If a person conceals a “serious disease” before marriage, their spouse is within their rights to seek an annulment.

 

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. . . some cities and provinces have adopted their own good Samaritan laws. The civil code, however, will offer universal protections for the first time. Specifically, it states that people who help others will not be held legally responsible even if their help causes harm to the victim — and such individuals may even be compensated if they incur personal damage while trying to assist.

 

 

[Randy W]

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from China Daily

 

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