China adopts revision to Prison Law-Xinhua

China adopts revision to Prison Law

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2026-04-30 09:38:30

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.