On Nov 6, the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress passed
the Procuratorate Public‑Interest Litigation Law of the People’s Republic of
China; it takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. The law consists of six chapters and 53
articles covering general provisions, jurisdiction, case filing and
investigation, instituting lawsuits, trial and enforcement. It defines the scope
of administrative and civil public‑interest cases, sets out the content and
procedures for procuratorial public‑interest litigation recommendations, and
clarifies coordination with other laws.
