China adopts new law banning defamation of military personnel

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BEIJING, 13 June 2021, (TON): China has passed a new legislation that bans “defamation” of military personnel. The legislation, which was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) on Thursday, states that no organisation or individual may in any way slander or derogate the honour of servicemen, nor may they insult or slander the reputation of members of the armed forces.

The new legislation also bans the desecration of plaques in honour of military personnel. Prosecutors can file public interest litigation in cases of defamation of military personnel and the infringement on their legitimate rights and interests that have seriously affected their performance of duties and missions and damaged the public interests of society, according to the new law.   

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