National Laws

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29.06.2006 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Amendment VI to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Amendment VI to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China of 29 June 2006 [ID 100285]

12.01.2006 - Source: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law

"Measures for the Annual Inspection of Foundations"

Order on measures for the annual inspection of foundations [ID 237479]

2006 - Source: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law

"The Interim Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Private Non-enterprise Units"

Interim regulations on the registration and administration of private non-enterprise units [ID 237457]

07.04.2005 - Source: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law

"Measures for Annual Inspection of Private Non-enterprise Entities"

Order on measures for the annual inspection of private non-enterprise entities [ID 237478]

14.03.2005 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Anti-Secession Law (No. 34)"

English full text translation of the Anti-Secession Law No. 34 of 14 March 2005 [ID 100286]

01.03.2005 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Religious Affairs Regulations (No. 426)"

English full text translation of the Religious Affairs Regulations No. 426 of 1 March 2005 [ID 100289]

28.02.2005 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Amendment V to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Amendment V to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China of 28 February 2005 [ID 100290]

01.06.2004 - Source: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law

"Regulations for the Management of Foundations" , Author: Jim Weldon

Regulations for the management of foundations (unofficial translation) [ID 237484]

12.12.2003 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Enforcement Rules for the Act Governing Relations Between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area"

English full text translation of the Enforcement Rules for the Act Governing Relations Between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area of 12 December 2003 [ID 100295]

29.10.2003 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Act Governing Relations Between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area"

English full text translation of the Act Governing Relations Between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area of 29 October 2003 [ID 100296]

15.01.2003 - Source: Law Library Resource Xchange

"A Complete Research Guide to the Laws of the People's Republic of China (PRC) - By Wei Luo and Joan Liu"

Research Guide to the Laws of the People's Republic of China (by Wei Luo and Joan Liu) [#17629], [ID 11668]

28.12.2002 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Amendment IV to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Amendment IV to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China of 28 December 2002 [ID 100299]

28.12.2002 - Source: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law

"Non-State Education Promotion"

Law on non-state education [ID 237481]

01.10.2002 - Source: Law Library Resource Xchange

"Judicial Information of the People's Republic of China: A Survey (by Zhai Jianxiong)"

Judicial Information of the People's Republic of China: A Survey (by Zhai Jianxiong) [#17655], [ID 11882]

01.09.2002 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Population and Family Planning Regulation of Fujian Province"

English full text translation of the Population and Family Planning Regulation of Fujian Province of 1 September 2002 [ID 100302]

2002 - Source: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law

"Interim Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Public Institutions"

Interim Regulations on the registration and administration of public social welfare institutions [ID 237474]

29.12.2001 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Population and Family Planning Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Population and Family Planning Law of the People's Republic of China of 29 December 2001 [ID 100303]

29.12.2001 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Amendment III to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Amendment III to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China of 29 December 2001 [ID 100307]

31.08.2001 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Amendment II to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Amendment II to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China of 31 August 2001 [ID 100310]

04.10.2000 - Source: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law

"Interim Measures for Banning Illegal Non-Governmental Organizations"

The Ministry of Civil Affair's interim measures for banning illegal NGOs [ID 237456]

01.07.2000 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law of the People's Republic of China on Legislation"

English full text translation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Legislation of 1 July 2000 [ID 100314]

25.12.1999 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Amendment I to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Amendment I to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China of 25 December 1999 [ID 100315]

15.03.1999 - Source: People's Daily (China)

"Constitution of the People's Republik of China"

Constitution of the People's Republik of China (englisch) [#17635], [ID 11718]

01.01.1999 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Returned Overseas Chinese and the Family Members of Overseas Chinese"

English full text translation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Returned Overseas Chinese and the Family Members of Overseas Chinese of 1 January 1999 [ID 100344]

25.09.1998 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Regulations for Registration and Management of Social Organisations"

English full text translation of the Regulations for the Registration and Management of Social Organisations of 25 September 1998 [ID 104453]

01.10.1997 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China of 1 October 1997 [ID 100317]

17.03.1996 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China of 17 March 1996 [ID 100321]

18.08.1994 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Tibet Implementing Procedures for the Law Safeguarding Women's Rights and Interests"

English full text translation of the Tibet Implementing Procedures for the Law Safeguarding Women's Rights and Interests of 18 August 1994 [ID 100324]

29.03.1993 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Constitution of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China of 29 March 1993 [ID 100326]

22.02.1993 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"State Security Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the State Security Law of the People's Republic of China of 22 February 1993 [ID 100327]

28.12.1992 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Punishment of Criminals engaged in Aircraft Hijacking"

English full text translation of the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Punishment of Criminals engaged in Aircraft Hijacking of 28 December 1992 [ID 100329]

01.10.1992 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law on protection for women's rights and interests"

English full text translation of the law on the protection for women's rights and interests of 1 October 1992 [ID 100331]

01.06.1992 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of Assembly, Procession and Demonstration of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of Assembly, Procession and Demonstration of the People's Republic of China of 1 June 1992 [ID 100335]

04.09.1991 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Severe Punishment of Criminals who Abduct and Traffic in or Kidnap Women or Children"

English full text translation of the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Severe Punishment of Criminals who Abduct and Traffic or Kidnap Women or Children of 4 September 1991 [ID 100339]

09.04.1991 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China of 9 April 1991 [ID 100343]

31.10.1989 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law of the People's Republic of China on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations"

English full text translation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations of 31 October 1989 [ID 100347]

27.12.1986 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens"

English full text translation of the Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens of 27 December 1986 [ID 100349]

26.12.1986 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Control of the Exit and Entry of Citizens"

English full text translation of the Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Control of the Exit and Entry of Citizens of 26 December 1986 [ID 100353]

25.12.1986 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Provisional Measures for the Control of Chinese Citizens Entering and Leaving the Regions of Hong Kong and Macao for Personal Reasons"

English full text translation of the Provisional Measures for the Control of Chinese Citizens Entering and Leaving the Regions of Hong Kong and Macao for Personal Reasons of 25 December 1986 [ID 100354]

01.02.1986 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens"

English full text translation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens of 1 February 1986 [ID 100356]

01.02.1986 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law of the People's Republic of China on the Control of the Exit and Entry of Citizens"

English full text translation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Control of the Exit and Entry of Citizens of 1 February 1986 [ID 100357]

02.09.1983 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Exercise by the State Security Organs of the Public Security Organs' Powers of Investigation, Detention, Preparatory Examination and Arrest"

English full text translation of the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Exercise by the State Security Organs of the Public Security Organs' Powers of Investigation, Detention, Preparatory Examination and Arrest of 2 September 1983 [ID 100362]

02.09.1983 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Procedure for Prompt Adjudication of Cases involving Criminals who seriously endanger Public Security"

English full text translation of the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Procedure for Prompt Adjudication of Cases involving Criminals who seriously endanger Public Security of 2 September 1983 [ID 100366]

26.08.1983 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Provisions for the Registration of Marriage between Chinese Citizens and Foreigners"

English full text translation of the Provisions for the Registration of Marriage between Chinese Citizens and Foreigners of 26 August 1983 [ID 100369]

10.07.1981 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Handling of Criminals undergoing Reform through Labour and Persons undergoing Rehabilitation through Labour who escape or commit New Crimes"

English full text translation of the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding the Handling of Criminals undergoing Reform through Labour and Persons undergoing Rehabilitation through Labour who escape or commit New Crimes of 10 July 1981 [ID 100370]

10.06.1981 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding Approval of Cases Involving the Death Sentence"

English full text translation of the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress regarding Approval of Cases Involving the Death Sentence of 10 June 1981 [ID 100374]

10.09.1980 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Code sur l'acquisition et à la perte de la nationalité de la République populaire de Chine"

French full text translation of the Chinese Citizenship Law of 10 September 1980 [ID 100380]

10.09.1980 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China of 10 September 1980 [ID 100382]

01.01.1980 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Organic Law of the People's Courts of the People's Republic of China"

English full text translation of the Organic Law of the People's Courts of the People's Republic of China of 1 January 1980 [ID 100385]

23.02.1979 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Arrest and Detention"

English full text translation of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Arrest and Detention of 23 February 1979 [ID 100386]