Table 1 Legal content of People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the 16 years old
Law of PRC | Article | Legal content |
|---|---|---|
Criminal Law | Article 17 | If a person who has reached the age of 16 commits a crime, he shall bear criminal responsibility |
Civil Code | Article 18 | A minor aged 16 or above whose main source of support is the income from his own labor is deemed as a person with full capacity for performing civil juristic acts |
Labour Law | Article 15 | It is forbidden for employers to employ persons under the age of sixteen. Whenever a unit in culture and arts, sports and special arts and crafts needs to employ young persons under the age of sixteen, examination and approval procedures-shall be undertaken according to relevant regulations of the State and the employees thereof should be ensured the right of receiving compulsory education |
Penalties for Administration of Public Security | Article 21 | Under one of the following circumstances, the penalty of administrative detention shall not be executed against the person who has committed an act against the administration of public security, although such a penalty should be imposed on him/ her according to the provisions of this Law:(1) The person has attained to the age of 14 but not to the age of 16;(3) The person is over 70 years old; or (4) The person is pregnant or breast-feeds her own baby who is not one year old |
Order of the State Council | Article 72 | People who drive electric bicycles and motorized wheelchairs for the disabled must be at least 16 years old; |