However, Xi noted that supervising mechanisms and systems ensuring the Constitution's implementation have not been perfect, and there are still phenomena of lawlessness, lax enforcement and not punishing law-breakers in a timely fashion.
Judicial and law enforcement problems concerning people's immediate interests are still evident, he said. He added some officials abused power, failed to fulfil duties, committing crimes while enforcing the law, and even bending the law for personal gain which seriously damaged the authority of the law.
The legal awareness of citizens, including certain officials, needs improving, he said.
To fully implement the Constitution, is the primary task and the basic work in building a socialist nation ruled by law, Xi said, adding the Constitution is the country's basic law and the general rule in managing state affairs.
The Constitution is "of supreme legal status, authority and efficacy," and it is fundamental, stable, lasting and concerns the overall situation, he said.
"No organization or individual has the special right to overstep the Constitution and law, and any violation of the Constitution and the law must be investigated," he said.
Xi said the authority of the Constitution and the rule of law should be promoted, which will enable the masses to "fully believe in the law and consciously use the law," so that they will understand that the Constitution is not only a code of conduct that must be followed by all citizens, but also a "legal weapon" that guarantees their rights.
"A country ruled by law should be first ruled by the Constitution, and the lawful governance should be based on the Constitution," Xi said.
As the legislation is conducted by the people under the CPC leadership, the Party's activities should be within the scope of the Constitution and the law so that the CPC takes the lead in enforcing and observing the law, he said.
Feedback
RSS
