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China stresses swift, stern punishment for major vicious crimes

The meeting underscored the importance of prosecuting such cases decisively and swiftly to deliver a powerful deterrent effect.

• November 19, 2024
An image of armed Chinese police officers used to illustrate the story
An image of armed Chinese police officers used to illustrate the story

On Tuesday, China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate pledged stern, strict, and swift punishment for major vicious crimes to maintain social stability and enhance the public’s sense of safety and well-being.

According to a statement issued after an SPP leadership meeting, the top procuratorate stressed a zero-tolerance approach toward crimes targeting students and compromising school safety.

The meeting underscored the importance of prosecuting such cases decisively and swiftly to deliver a powerful deterrent effect.

The meeting highlighted that prosecutorial bodies have critical duties in preventing and resolving risks and maintaining social stability through case handling.

The meeting also urged prosecutors to resolve disputes at their source through legal channels at every stage of case handling to defuse potential risks before they escalate.

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