“两高”详解检察公益诉讼法草案

Core Viewpoint - The draft of the Public Interest Litigation Law has been initially reviewed by the 18th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee, marking a significant step in the development of public interest litigation in China, which has matured over ten years of exploration [1][3]. Group 1: Legislative Developments - The draft consists of 6 chapters and 53 articles, outlining the fields, principles, powers, and procedures related to public interest litigation [1]. - The public interest litigation system has expanded from initial focus areas such as ecological environment and resource protection to 14 fields, including the protection of minors and personal information [1][2]. Group 2: Case Statistics and Impact - From July 2015 to September 2025, over 1.224 million public interest litigation cases have been handled, with administrative public interest litigation accounting for 90% of these cases [2]. - In 2023 alone, over 120,000 administrative public interest litigation cases have been filed, with nearly 80,000 suggestions made to administrative agencies [2]. Group 3: Judicial Collaboration and Standards - The draft law aims to integrate existing provisions on public interest litigation scattered across 26 laws, providing a more coherent legal framework [3]. - The Supreme People's Court is committed to enhancing communication with prosecutorial agencies to prepare for the implementation of the draft law [5]. Group 4: Typical Cases and Areas of Focus - The recently released typical cases cover various areas, including agricultural land protection and women's employment rights, reflecting a broad spectrum of public interest issues [4]. - The draft law is expected to unify legal application standards and promote the stability and sustainability of the administrative public interest litigation system [4].