Beijing courts boost efforts to resolve livelihood-related cases

Beijing courts have stepped up efforts to resolve cases related to people's livelihoods over the past year, implementing measures to make legal services more accessible to litigants, according to a report presented to the city's people's congress on Thursday.

The report revealed that Beijing courts resolved 49,930 labor disputes in 2023, recovering 890 million yuan ($121 million) in compensation for workers. This marks an increase from the approximately 41,000 such lawsuits in 2022.

"The capital's courts have adopted a people-centered approach to case handling, aimed at improving citizens' well-being and enhancing their sense of access to justice," said Kou Fang, president of the Beijing High People's Court, during his address at the session.

In 2024, courts across the city have also prioritized cases involving senior citizens and consumers, focusing on protecting the health and property rights of these groups.

Additionally, the report highlighted that Beijing courts handled 454 cases of personal information infringement and cyberbullying, an increase of 149 cases from the previous year.

"While addressing more cases related to daily life, we've also provided more convenient channels for litigation and legal education," Kou added.

The report also noted that 606 law-awareness stations were set up across the city last year, with more than 46 percent of cases filed online.