Chinese legislators urged to play bigger role in legal publicity, education

BEIJING -- Zhao Leji, China's top legislator, on Wednesday called on his fellow legislators to actively play their roles in promoting legal publicity and education.

Zhao, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, made the remarks at a meeting with NPC deputies who are sitting in on the ongoing session of the NPC Standing Committee.

China has implemented eight nationwide five-year initiatives to raise public awareness of the rule of law, which have resulted in stronger public awareness of the rule of law and greatly advanced law-based social governance, Zhao said.

He urged NPC deputies to firmly establish a strong sense of the rule of law, and strengthen their awareness and capacity to fulfill duties, carry out work and resolve disputes in accordance with the law.

They should step up the study of the Constitution, strictly follow legal procedures in performing duties, set an example in abiding by the Constitution and laws in work and daily life, and voluntarily accept oversight from the people, Zhao said.

He called on NPC deputies to actively explore effective approaches for legal publicity and education, and earnestly hear and convey public opinions and suggestions regarding legislation and law implementation.