Chinese Law of Personality Rights I: Theory and Practice

This volume provides up-to-date, authoritative essays on China's Law of Personality Rights, its impact in practice, and its legal background. It examines the basis for the Law as a standalone part of the Civil Code, its overall framework, and the delimitation and formation of the Law. It also explores institutional arrangements, the relationship between human rights and personality rights, and the relationship with laws on tort liability, marriage, and the family. It is an essential reference for scholars and students studying civil law, continental law, Chinese law, and the legal protection of personality rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume presents a collection of up-to-date, authoritative essays on China's Law of Personality Rights, exploring its impact in practice and its legal background. Enacted in May 2020, this groundbreaking law represents the first time that the Law has been legislated as an independent part of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, marking a significant step forward in safeguarding the personality rights of citizens. As the first volume of a two-volume set, this book delves into the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and codification experiences of the Law in China. It examines the rationale behind the Law's standalone status within the Civil Code, its overarching framework, and the process of delineating and shaping the Law.

In terms of practical aspects, the contributors delve into various institutional arrangements, the interplay between human rights and personality rights, as well as the relationships with laws on tort liability, marriage, and the family. This book serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and students studying civil law, continental law, Chinese law, and the legal protection of personality rights. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis make it a must-read for anyone interested in this field.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032291369