China's top court to step up injunction enforcement to protect personality rights
( September 12, 2025, 07:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s top court plans to step up enforcement of injunctions under Article 997 of the Civil Code to curb cyberviolence and false accusations, protect consumers’ rights and support the digital economy, according to Vice President He Xiaorong of the Supreme People’s Court. The provision allows individuals to seek court orders to stop violations of their personality rights if the harm is occurring or is imminent and could cause irreparable damage. Reviewing the court’s efforts to combat online infringement and protect personal information, He said judges should promote judicial regulation of artificial intelligence, covering issues such as algorithm ethics and rules. An excerpt of the statement follows: ...
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