Ministry of Justice (China)

Ministry of Justice of the
People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国司法部
Logo of the Justice Administrative Organs of the PRC
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 1954; 70 years ago (1954-09)
TypeConstituent Department of the State Council (cabinet-level)
JurisdictionGovernment of China
Headquarters6 Chaoyangmen S Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Minister responsible
Parent agencyState Council
Websitemoj.gov.cn
chinalaw.gov.cn

The Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China is a government ministry under the State Council of China which is responsible for legal affairs. The range of responsibilities include judicial process, drafting legislation, developing legal framework, participating in national and international treaties, prosecution and sentencing.[1] The ministry also ensures the maintenance and improvement of China's system of law and justice and its national security.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 16, 2007. Retrieved August 22, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)