Legal Education in Schools on the Agenda in China
A new draft law prepared by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislative body, proposes making legal courses mandatory in schools at all levels and integrating legal education into daily school management.
Introducing the draft, Huang Haihua, spokesman for the NPC Standing Committee’s Legal Affairs Commission, said: “Legal education and awareness are the foundation for everyone to abide by the law, and it must start from a young age.” The draft includes a special section on young people, calling for collaboration among governments, schools, and families, the development of educational materials, and enhanced teacher training.
The proposal also requires judicial authorities, public security bodies, and social organizations to provide legal resources to support schools. Parents and guardians are expected to help children build self-protection awareness and instill law-abiding habits.