1st LD: China adopts revised Prison Law

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt the revision to the Prison Law.

The revised law was passed after a third reading at a four-day session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress.

It will take effect on Nov. 1, 2026.

Increasing the number of articles to 121 from 78, the revised law stipulates enhanced supervision by procuratorial agencies over the execution of prison sentences and standardizes prison management in greater detail.

It also includes provisions on the protection of the inmates' legitimate rights and interests as well as requirements for prisons, courts and procuratorates to handle commutation and release on parole cases in accordance with the law and in a timely and fair manner. Enditem