Chinese procuratorates have strengthened efforts in juvenile crime prevention and the protection of minors' rights, with the number of juvenile crime cases reviewed for prosecution continuing to decline in the first half of 2026, according to the SPP.
July 16, 2026The SPC and the SPP vowed on Thursday, ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, to intensify punishment for drug crimes involving minors, including cases whereby offenders instigate, lure or deceive minors into drug use or trafficking, as well as crimes that target minors.
June 26, 2026China has developed a comprehensive juvenile procuratorial system over the past 40 years, integrating punishment, rehabilitation, victim support and crime prevention, the SPP said.
June 24, 2026The number of prosecutions for crimes against minors and reviews of juvenile crime cases by prosecuting agencies nationwide last year decreased by 2.2 percent and 9.8 percent year-on-year, respectively, marking the first "double decline" in the past five years.
June 22, 2026The Symposium on prevention and control of juvenile delinquency and the 40th anniversary of juvenile prosecution concluded in Shanghai on June 18.
June 18, 2026In the Name of Juvenile Prosecution, a TV drama focusing on juvenile procuratorial work in the new era, officially started filming in Chengdu, Southwest China’s Sichuan province.
June 16, 2026China's procuratorial authorities recorded a decline in both juvenile crime cases and crimes against minors submitted for prosecution in 2025 for the first time in nearly five years, as prosecutors strengthened early intervention, targeted correction and broader social governance, the SPP said.
June 2, 2026The SPP recently released 10 typical cases on strengthening judicial assistance for vulnerable children. These cases focus on key priorities and challenges, innovative practices and institutional development in judicial assistance practice.
June 1, 2026