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China's top legislature proposes sealing all records of minor offenses
Caixin
Move aims to address lifelong stigma that could impact school admissions and employment
Previous drafts of the law's revision already introduced a sealing mechanism for minors' violation records. The latest draft takes a significant further step by extending the protection to China's entire population. © Reuters
SHAN YUXIAO, Caixin
China is advancing a landmark proposal to seal the records of minor public security violations for all individuals, a move that could remove significant barriers to education and employment for millions each year.
A third-reading draft of the revised Public Security Administration Punishments Law stipulates that records of such violations 'shall be sealed' and not disclosed to any organization or individual. Exceptions would be made for national security agencies conducting investigations or for other authorized units making inquiries based on state regulations, according to state media agency Xinhua.
