China's top legislature on Tuesday adopted a law on intelligence to safeguard national security and interests.

 

全国人民代表大会周二通过一份关于情报的法律以保护国家安全利益。

 

The National Intelligence Law was approved at the end of a bi-monthly session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing¹ Committee which concluded on Tuesday afternoon.

 

The 32 articles cover the general provisions, organization and duty of the intelligence authorities, and punishments for misconduct.

 

The law requires intelligence agencies and their staff to safeguard human rights and to protect the legal rights and interests of individuals and organizations.

 

Those who leak state secrets, commercial secrets or personal information will be held accountable.

 

The law provides legal support to the intelligence community, according to Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee.

 

Zhang urged agencies to implement² the law and carry out their duties in accordance with the law.

 

The law will enter into effect on Wednesday.

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