检察公益诉讼立法：为公共利益筑牢法治屏障

Core Viewpoint - The draft of the Public Interest Litigation Law submitted for review marks a significant step towards the legalization of public interest litigation in China, addressing the gap in protecting public interests in various sectors such as environmental protection, food safety, and state asset protection [1][2]. Group 1: Legislative Framework - The draft consists of 6 chapters and 53 articles, outlining the areas, principles, authority allocation, and procedures for public interest litigation by the People's Procuratorate [1]. - The establishment of this legal framework aims to resolve the issue of "subject absence" in public interest protection, allowing the procuratorial organs to act as representatives of public interests [1][3]. Group 2: Achievements and Impact - Since the inception of the public interest litigation system, significant achievements have been made, with over 1.224 million cases handled from July 2015 to September 2025, including 1.102 million administrative and 122,000 civil public interest litigation cases, with a 99.6% support rate for filed lawsuits [2]. - The system has effectively addressed issues related to food safety and environmental protection, utilizing advanced technologies for pollution detection and enhancing collaboration with government agencies [2]. Group 3: Innovations in the System - The draft expands the scope of public interest litigation from 4 traditional supervisory areas to 14 statutory areas, reflecting the evolving needs of society and broadening the boundaries of judicial protection for public interests [3]. - It introduces a new procedural model combining pre-litigation consultation, procuratorial suggestions, and litigation, which aims to optimize judicial resources and enhance protective outcomes [3]. - The draft also empowers procuratorial organs with investigative rights, addressing challenges in evidence collection for public interest litigation [3].