Implementation time of civil code

The Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) was adopted on May 28th, 2020 and came into force on October 28th, 2002 1,1. The Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress voted to pass the Civil Code, which has been implemented since 200211. Known as the "encyclopedia of social life", it is the first law named after the code in New China. It occupies a basic position in the legal system and is also the basic law of market economy. The whole article runs through the people-centered development thought, focusing on meeting people's needs for a better life, and making clear and detailed provisions on citizens' personal rights, property rights and personality rights. , stipulate tort liability, and clarify the right of claim and relief when rights are weakened, damaged and infringed. It embodies the full protection of people's rights and is known as the "Declaration of People's Rights in the New Era".

The Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) is divided into ***7 and 1260, each of which is general provisions, property rights, contracts, personality rights, marriage and family, inheritance, tort liability and supplementary provisions. The whole article runs through the people-centered development thought, focusing on meeting people's needs for a better life, and making clear and detailed provisions on citizens' personal rights, property rights and personality rights. Specify tort liability, and clarify the right of claim and relief when rights are weakened, damaged and infringed. It embodies the full protection of people's rights and is known as the "Declaration of People's Rights in the New Era".

The Civil Code is a comprehensive and systematic compilation and revision of China's current civil laws, such as Marriage Law, Inheritance Law, General Principles of Civil Law, Property Law, Contract Law, Adoption Law and Tort Liability Law. Including provisions on civil rights, civil capacity, civil legal liability, property rights, land contractual management rights, contracts, marriage and family, inheritance, tort liability and so on.

Legal basis:

Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) Article 1 This Law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution in order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of civil subjects, adjust civil relations, maintain social and economic order, meet the development requirements of Socialism with Chinese characteristics, and promote socialist core values.