China News Service, Beijing, March 8. The "Lao Rongzhi Case", "Sister and Brother Falling Case" and "Mo Linhan Case"... On the morning of March 8, Zhang Jun, President of the Supreme People's Court, spoke at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress. The above-mentioned cases were mentioned by name in a work report.

The Supreme Court report named the "Lao Rongzhi case"

Reiterate that the people's courts severely punish major and vicious crimes in accordance with the law

　　The report shows that in promoting public security governance, the people's courts severely punished major and vicious crimes in accordance with the law, and concluded 52,000 cases of serious violent crimes such as intentional homicide and 62,000 cases, a year-on-year increase of 17.2%. Lao Rongzhi, who killed many people and absconded for many years, was punished in accordance with the law. Approval and execution of death sentences.

At the same time, 33,000 drug-related criminal cases involving 50,000 people were concluded, a year-on-year decrease of 10.4%. Criminals involved in bulk smuggling, manufacturing of drugs, and recidivists were resolutely sentenced.

　　It is worth mentioning that the Lao Rongzhi case was previously selected as the "Top Ten People's Court Cases in 2022" and was included in the work report of the Jiangxi Higher People's Court for two consecutive years, attracting widespread public attention.

On December 18, 2023, in compliance with the execution order issued by the Supreme Law, Nanchang Intermediate Court executed Lao Rongzhi.

"Sister and brother falling death case" included in Supreme Court report

Zero tolerance for crimes against minors

　　The work report of the Supreme People's Court shows that the People's Court has zero tolerance for crimes against minors. In 2023, it concluded 41,000 cases and 61,000 cases, a year-on-year increase of 28.5%.

　　The report cited many cases: Zhang Bo and Ye Chengchen, the defendants in the "Sister and Brother Falling Case"; Ni Duqun, who sexually assaulted several young girls under the pretext of being in love; Wang Xiaoshan and Sun, who "obscenely raped" online and offline; Baochang and others were sentenced to death in accordance with the law; a primary school student was accidentally injured in physical education class, and his parents sued the school. The school had fulfilled its necessary education management responsibilities and rescue obligations, but the court ruled that the school was not responsible; a student was injured while playing "pull a stool" in school, and the school emphasized the student code, Teachers often remind them that they have fully performed their duties, and the court ruled that the parents of the children who "caused trouble" should be held responsible.

The Supreme Court gives an example of the "Mo Linhan case"

Family members who commit violence if they live together before marriage must bear criminal responsibility

　　According to the work report of the Supreme People's Court, Mou Linhan insulted his cohabiting girlfriend and caused her to commit suicide. He was sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment for the crime of abuse. It established the judicial rule that family members must bear criminal responsibility for violence committed by cohabitation before marriage.

　　The report shows that in 2023, the Supreme People's Court issued two batches of typical anti-domestic violence cases, providing judicial regulation for domestic violence against minors in the name of "love", and for snatching and hiding minor children after divorce.

It is clear that if you are in a relationship or living together and encounter violence from the other party, you can apply for a personal safety protection order. The People's Court issued 5,695 personal safety protection orders of various types, a year-on-year increase of 41.5%.

"Article 20" has been awakened

The law cannot give in to lawlessness

　　"The law cannot yield to the law" is not a slogan. "Article 20" has been awakened and must continue to be implemented.

　　The Supreme People's Court report mentioned that in August 2020, together with the Supreme People's Procuratorate and the Ministry of Public Security, it issued guidance on the application of self-defense in accordance with the law. From 2021 to 2023, 77 defendants were acquitted on the basis of self-defense.

After being drunk, Fu went to Ma's house at night and broke down the door and shouted for murder. Ma told him that he had found the wrong person and called the police. Fu ignored it and smashed several windows. Ma went out with a knife to stop him, and Fu fought with him. Ma suffered injuries to his hands and back, and Fu suffered multiple stab wounds, resulting in hemorrhagic shock and death. The court found that Ma was acting in self-defense and acquitted him.

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