An Introduction To The Legal System Of The People S Republic Of China

Le site d'éditeur LexisNexis indique : "The first edition of this book, which appeared in 1992, was one of the first books in the English language on the Chinese legal system written from a comparative jurisprudential perspective. This fourth edition now provides an up-to-date account of this system's history, constitutional structure, sources of law, major legal institutions (such as the courts, the procuratorates, the legal profession and the Ministry of Justice), as well as the basic concepts and principles of procedural and substantive law. "

Drawing on his several years as counsel for a multinational corporation China during the late 1990s, Chow (law, Ohio State U.) outlines the Chinese legal system. He describes its history, the constitution, the role of various official and unofficial parties, and laws regarding various aspects of life and business. Annotation ♭2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

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While much international attention has been focused on China's developing economy, dramatic changes are also taking place in its legal system. This book is a groundbreaking, comprehensive introduction to China's legal system, covering the major areas of both civil and criminal law. The authors present fascinating cases and balanced accounts of controversial issues, from copyright law to punishment. By letting Chinese lawyers and judges speak for themselves, the authors also allow readers a surprisingly candid insider's view of real life legal practice.

One of a series on Chinese law, this text provides comprehensive information and commentary on Chinese law and legal system. The book covers all legal disciplines, from the principle areas of constitutional, administrative and criminal law, to specialist fields such as intellectual property and environmental protection law. Each discipline is illustrated by recent legislation and significant rulings.

This book provides a systematic and detailed introduction to the formation process and current development of China's socialist legal system. The classification of the constitution and constitution-related laws, criminal law, civil and commercial law, administrative law, economic law, litigation and non-litigation procedural law, social law, and the specifics of each sector of law are explained, which is a good guide for understanding the framework of China's legal system and the study of each sector of jurisprudence.