(Selected from the translated work titled The Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China, authored by Robert Zhang and Steve Li, criminal defense lawyers registered in Shanghai, China.)
Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China
Volume One General Provisions
Chapter I Purpose and Basic Principles
Article 1 This Law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution in order to ensure the correct application of the Criminal Law, punish offenders, protect the people, safeguard national and public security, and maintain socialist public order.
