Implementation and Future Outlook of the Book Four Personality Rights of the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China

Abstract

Over the five years since the implementation of Book Four Personality Rights of the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China, it has vigorously promoted sound lawmaking, strict law enforcement, impartial administration of justice, and the observance of law by all, thereby advancing the rule of law in China. The implementation of Book Four Personality Rights has given effect to the people-centered human rights philosophy and has substantially strengthened human rights protection. It has provided a governance framework for Internet governance and the development of the digital economy, established legal guarantees for the healthy development of artificial intelligence, and set baseline rules for the advancement of biotechnology. Furthermore, it has facilitated the development of an independent knowledge system of civil law in China. Nevertheless, there remain several key and challenging issues in the implementation of Book Four Personality Rights. To fully realize its effectiveness and better protect human dignity and personal liberty, it is necessary to refine and improve relevant rules through the formulation of corresponding judicial interpretations based on a synthesis of judicial experience.

Keywords

the Civil Code / Book Four Personality Rights / rule of law in China / human rights protection / independent knowledge system

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