BEIJING, Sept. 9 -- The Commission of Legislative Affairs of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee will consider proposing suggestions of law amendments to give local legislatures more powers in due course.
At an earlier meeting of provincial-level people's congresses, some local legislatures suggested that they be given greater space for lawmaking as the scope for local legislative powers at present is so narrow and limited.
The Commission of Legislative Affairs of the NPC Standing Committee said research into this issue is underway.
Provincial-level people's congresses may enact local decrees provided that they shall not contravene any provision of the Constitution, national laws or administrative regulations.
Local lawmaking authorities are also given the power to formulate implementation guidelines of laws such as the election law.
So far the country has more than 12,000 effective local decrees.
Delegating legislative powers to local authorities is a milestone in the development of China's legislative system. Before the reform and opening up, the NPC was the only body that had legislative powers. Since 1979, provincial-level people's congresses and their standing committees have been granted legislative powers.
The current legislative system has generally met the country's social and economic demands in the past 40 years, but it is now necessary to create more conditions for local legislative bodies to play their roles, according to the NPC Standing Committee, which promised that it would actively support the legislation work of the provincial-level people's congresses.
国内英语资讯:Qingdao counts down to SCO summit
体坛英语资讯:Turkey edge Portugal 2-1 to reach Toulon semis
国内英语资讯:China, Japan, ROK agree to strengthen research cooperation on Arctic
国内英语资讯:Lawmakers encouraged to expose loopholes in enforcement of air pollution control law
女王的起居室“惊现”梅根夫妇合照!美炸了
体坛英语资讯:Colombia full-back Fabra to miss World Cup with knee injury
Using smart bin to tackle food waste 给智能垃圾桶称重 减少食物浪费
国内英语资讯:China, Tajikistan pledge to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership
国内英语资讯:President Putin meets Chinese vice premier on cooperation
国内英语资讯:Press communique issued after SCO Qingdao summit
国内英语资讯:Chinese, U.S. senior officials agree to promote ties
《欲望都市》女主正式开始竞选州长!这波操作666!
爱因斯坦:这些话都不是我说的!
国内英语资讯:Full text of Chinese President Xi Jinpings speech at the 18th SCO Qingdao summit
国内英语资讯:Hong Kong legislative council passes railway link checks co-location bill
避免泄露机密 美国国防部发布限用手机新规
国内英语资讯:Chinese State Councilor meets Turkish FM
不再以貌取人!美利坚小姐选美比赛将取消比基尼项目
中国互联网大佬的高考故事
《花木兰》华裔男主角公布!网友:太期待了
国内英语资讯:China, India to promote bilateral ties from new starting point
国内英语资讯:HKSAR chief executive vows greatest resolve to end violence
国内英语资讯:Chinas science popularization goes online: report
女主持在节目中辱骂伊万卡 白宫方面立即发声抨击
国内英语资讯:SCO Qingdao declaration calls for common ground to face global challenges
国内英语资讯:China Focus: China delivers commitment to advancing SCO cause
《纽约时报》评选夏季水果之王,这个榜单你服气吗?
一周热词榜(6.2-8)
国内英语资讯:SCO leaders voice expectations of future cooperation
体坛英语资讯:Zverev wins third consecutive five-setter, Wozniacki trails at Roland Garros