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Public Awareness Month on Building a Safe Society | Let’s Learn Together the Anti-Organized Crime Law of the People’s Republic of China

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On December 24, 2021, the 32nd Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress adopted the Anti-Organized Crime Law of the People’s Republic of China, which will come into force on May 1, 2022.

The Anti-Organized Crime Law of the People’s Republic of China comprises nine chapters and seventy-seven articles, covering general provisions, prevention and governance, case handling, identification and disposal of property involved in crimes, handling of organized crime involving state functionaries, international cooperation, and other areas. It systematically summarizes the practical experience gained from the special campaign to combat organized crime and eliminate evil forces, thereby ensuring that efforts to combat such criminal activities are carried out on a regular, law-based basis.

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Article 61: Where, in connection with reporting, accusing, or preventing organized criminal activities, a person testifies in an organized crime case and his or her personal safety, or that of his or her close relatives, is thereby endangered, the public security organs, the people’s procuratorates, and the people’s courts shall, in accordance with relevant provisions, adopt one or more of the following protective measures: (1) withholding the disclosure of personal information such as the individual’s true name, address, and place of employment; (2) implementing measures to ensure that the witness’s appearance and voice are not revealed during court proceedings; (3) prohibiting specified persons from contacting the protected individual; (4) taking specialized protective measures for the person and his or her residence; (5) changing the protected individual’s identity and arranging a new residence and place of employment; (6) other necessary protective measures.

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Article 31: After a case is filed, public security organs, in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China and in order to investigate crimes, may adopt technical investigative measures, carry out controlled delivery, or have relevant personnel conduct investigations while concealing their identities.

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Article 19: For individuals who have been sentenced for organizing or leading triad-like organizations, public security organs at or above the prefectural level may, in accordance with relevant state regulations, require them, from the date their sentence has been fully served, to report to the public security organs on their personal assets and daily activities. The reporting period shall not exceed five years.

Article 70: Anyone who, in violation of Article 19 of this Law, fails to truthfully report their personal assets and daily activities as required by the public security organ shall be given a warning and ordered to make corrections; if they refuse to comply, they shall be detained for no less than five days but no more than ten days and fined no more than RMB 30,000.

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Article 29: When handling organized crime cases, public security organs may, in accordance with the provisions of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, decide to impose exit‑restriction measures on criminal suspects and notify the immigration administration authorities for enforcement.

Article 54: The People’s Republic of China conducts cooperation with other countries, regions, and international organizations in combating organized crime in accordance with international treaties it has concluded or to which it is a party, or on the principle of equality and mutual benefit.

Article 56: Criminal judicial assistance and extradition involving organized crime shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of law.

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Article 16: Telecommunications service operators and Internet service providers shall, in accordance with the law, fulfill their obligations for network information security management, adopt technical security measures to prevent the dissemination of information that promotes or incites organized crime; upon discovering such information, they shall immediately cease transmission, take removal and other appropriate measures, retain relevant records, and report to public security organs or the competent authorities, providing lawful technical support and assistance to public security organs in investigating organized crime.

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The Anti-Organized Crime Law of the People’s Republic of China is in… In terms of case handling, the identification and disposition of property involved in the case It clearly stipulates the strict punishment of organized crime in accordance with the law. At the same time, to prevent recidivism, the law expressly provides for individuals who have been sentenced for organizing or leading triad‑type organizations. System of Reporting on Personal Property and Daily Activities After Completion of Sentence and Release from Prison , and the relevant industry authorities have strengthened oversight of activities such as the establishment of enterprises by concerned personnel.

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During the special campaign to combat organized crime and evil forces, efforts were consistently aligned with the fight against corruption and the grassroots “fly‑swatting” campaign, with a thorough investigation into the “protective umbrellas” of criminal gangs and evil forces, yielding significant positive social outcomes.

To summarize practical experience and ensure the effective dismantling of criminal organizations and their protective networks, Chapter V of the Anti-Organized Crime Law of the People’s Republic of China sets forth provisions on the handling of cases involving state functionaries in organized crime. Clearly designate the investigation and prosecution of state functionaries involved in organized crime as a key priority in anti-organized-crime efforts. 。

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To prevent criminal gangs and evil forces from infiltrating grassroots organizations, in accordance with the guiding principles of relevant documents issued by the CPC Central Committee on strengthening grassroots governance and on preventing and punishing “village tyrants,” and drawing on practical experience, Article 12 of the Anti-Organized Crime Law of the People’s Republic of China establishes a joint review mechanism for the election of new leadership in grassroots mass self-governance organizations. It is clarified that the civil affairs department shall, in conjunction with the supervisory authority, Close , public security organs and other relevant departments , to the village committees and residents’ committees Candidate Qualification review If it is discovered that a person has previously been subject to criminal punishment for engaging in organized crime, appropriate measures shall be taken promptly in accordance with the relevant provisions.

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To strengthen the punishment of organized crime involving minors, the Anti-Organized Crime Law of the People’s Republic of China stipulates that anyone who recruits minors to join triad-like organizations or overseas criminal organizations shall be… Inciting or enticing minors to commit organized crime. , or when organized crime is perpetrated in violation of the legitimate rights and interests of minors, Pursue with the full force of the law. Criminal Responsibility ; Inciting or enticing minors to join an organized criminal organization, or preventing minors from leaving such an organization, where the conduct does not yet constitute a crime, Impose a heavier penalty in accordance with the law.

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The disposition of assets involved in criminal cases is a critical stage in handling anti-organized crime and anti‑gang campaigns. To dismantle the economic foundations of organized crime, sever its financial lifelines, and prevent the resurgence of criminal gangs, the Anti‑Organized Crime Law of the People’s Republic of China stipulates that… Property Investigation System , the investigative authorities may conduct a comprehensive investigation into the assets of organizations suspected of organized crime and their members; it has been clearly established that the facts supporting the defendant's conviction and sentencing for crimes committed by a mafia‑type organization have been fully determined, and there is evidence indicating that property obtained by the defendant during the period of those crimes is highly likely to constitute unlawful proceeds of such mafia‑type organization crimes, together with any income, accruals or other gains derived therefrom, and If the defendant cannot account for the lawful origin of the property, it shall be recovered and confiscated in accordance with the law. 。

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The Anti-Organized Crime Law of the People’s Republic of China emphasizes that efforts to combat organized crime shall be conducted in accordance with the law, with due respect for and protection of human rights, and with the safeguarding of the legitimate rights and interests of citizens and organizations.

With regard to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of entities and individuals involved in criminal cases, it is clarified that the lenient treatment system for those who plead guilty and accept punishment may be applied to suspects and defendants in organized crime cases; it is also clarified that measures taken against suspects and defendants… Measures for Detention in a Different Jurisdiction In such cases, the family members and defense counsel shall be notified in accordance with the law; provisions stipulate that the disposition of property involved in a case must strictly comply with statutory conditions and procedures, and specific provisions are made regarding the procedural rights of interested parties affected by such disposition.

In addition, it also Specific provisions have been made for the protection of witnesses, expert witnesses, victims, whistleblowers, and others. 。

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Editor: Deng Chao | Reviewed by: Rao Fang | Source: China Chang’an Net, China Legal Popularization