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The Private Attorney-General in China: Potential and Pitfalls

GWU Law School Public Law Research Paper No. 2014-33
2009
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  • Usage
    843
    • Abstract Views
      781
    • Downloads
      62
  • Ratings
    • Download Rank
      713,928

Paper Description

This article discusses the viability of instituting a private attorney-general (PAG) system in China as an enforcement mechanism for government rules. The article reviews various aspects of civil procedure in China, including punitive damages, standing, group litigation, evidence and legal costs, and ultimately concludes that while the overall system in China would not support “PAG-type actions,” specific exceptions might allow for minor progress.

Bibliographic Details

Donald C. Clarke

China; civil procedure; private attorney-general

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