Senior Chinese leader calls for improved social management of prisoners, drug addicts, HIV carriers

Senior Chinese leader calls for improved social management of prisoners, drug addicts, HIV carriers

Senior leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Zhou Yongkang has called for improved services and social management for prisoners, drug addicts, mental patients and HIV carriers.

Services for and management of these members of society are critical to social stability and harmony, said Zhou, who is a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

Despite notable progress, blind spots, management loopholes and potential safety hazards remain, Zhou said at a conference Monday.

Zhou advocates an approach that combines both education and assistance in an effort to ensure these people observe law and discipline, and to "live in harmony with society."

Zhou also underlined the importance of showing due respect to these groups and protecting their legitimate interests.

During the conference, Zhou asked authorities to help these people resolve practical difficulties in employment and family life, while tailoring assistance measures so they can better integrate with communities and society.

Editor: Zhang Xiang

English.news.cn   2011-11-07 20:41:23 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)