Code of Conduct for Judges (Trial Version)

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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: Code of Conduct for Judges (Trial Version) (No. 19 of the Supreme People's Court [2005], issued on November 4, 2005) In order to regulate the basic behavior of judges, guide judges to exercise justice, efficiency, integrity, and civilized justice, and in accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Judges and the Law of the People's Republic of China on Civil Servants and other laws, this code is formulated.
I. General Provisions
Article 1: Firmly Uphold Political Beliefs
(1) Adhere to the guidance of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, and the Important Thought of the Three Represents;
(2) Adhere to firmly establishing the concept of scientific development, striving to build a socialist harmonious society;
(3) Adhere to the leadership of the Party, faithfully implement the Constitution and laws;
(4) Strive to practice the basic strategy of governing the country according to law, promoting the development of socialist democratic politics;
(5) Adhere to the work principle of "Administering Justice Fairly and Serving the People Wholeheartedly."
Article 2: Uphold Judicial Fairness and Improve Judicial Efficiency
Adhere to the work theme of "Fairness and Efficiency," taking facts as the foundation