Stricter law awaits juvenile offenders

"Stricter law awaits juvenile offenders" means that minors who commit serious offenses will face stricter legal sanctions in the future.According to the amended *Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security* passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, for minors aged 14 to 16, if they disrupt social order or endanger public security twice or more within a year, they will be subject to administrative detention. For minors aged 14 to 18, even if it is their first - time offense, if the circumstances are serious and have a significant negative impact, they may also be given the same punishment.The revised law also focuses on school - bullying issues. It is specified that public security organs should impose administrative penalties or take corrective education measures for acts such as assault, insult, and intimidation. Schools that fail to report or handle serious bullying incidents will be ordered to make corrections, and the responsible personnel may be held accountable.In addition, the law stipulates that organizing or coercing minors to participate in paid - companionship activities in bars, karaoke halls, and other places is prohibited. At the same time, in order to better protect minors, the law requires that when interrogating minors, if their guardians cannot be present, the police should notify their adult relatives or school representatives to attend, and administrative violation records should be sealed and not disclosed.