Reforming Land Public Interest Litigation in China: Addressing Legal and Practical Barriers
Land public interest litigation (LPIL) has emerged as a vital mechanism for addressing China’s land crisis. It serves dual purposes: mitigating the tragedy of the commons and safeguarding the legitimate rights of vulnerable groups reliant on land. Over the past decade, China’s LPIL framework has evo...
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| description | Land public interest litigation (LPIL) has emerged as a vital mechanism for addressing China’s land crisis. It serves dual purposes: mitigating the tragedy of the commons and safeguarding the legitimate rights of vulnerable groups reliant on land. Over the past decade, China’s LPIL framework has evolved significantly, with enhanced legislation and consistent judicial practices contributing to the prevention of further land degradation. However, an empirical analysis of 208 LPIL cases reveals a judiciary-led litigation model, with procuratorial bodies initiating 94.71% of cases, while non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and individuals account for only 3.85% and 0%, respectively. This narrow plaintiff base, coupled with significant regional disparities—74.52% of cases concentrated in the top ten provinces—and a mere 25% filing rate for administrative cases, limits the system’s effectiveness. These constraints hinder vulnerable groups’ ability to protect their rights and obscure systemic issues underlying efficient operations. To advance LPIL, China must expand plaintiff eligibility, empower NGOs, and clarify departmental boundaries. These reforms can enhance land governance, ensure equitable resource management, and contribute to sustainable development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a2e275f0533a4e46afd937331198a87b2025-08-20T02:00:23ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2024-11-011312201910.3390/land13122019Reforming Land Public Interest Litigation in China: Addressing Legal and Practical BarriersJing Zhang0Shuchen Tang1Yongcun Cui2Aitong Ji3School of Law, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaSchool of Law, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaSchool of Law, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaSchool of Law, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaLand public interest litigation (LPIL) has emerged as a vital mechanism for addressing China’s land crisis. It serves dual purposes: mitigating the tragedy of the commons and safeguarding the legitimate rights of vulnerable groups reliant on land. Over the past decade, China’s LPIL framework has evolved significantly, with enhanced legislation and consistent judicial practices contributing to the prevention of further land degradation. However, an empirical analysis of 208 LPIL cases reveals a judiciary-led litigation model, with procuratorial bodies initiating 94.71% of cases, while non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and individuals account for only 3.85% and 0%, respectively. This narrow plaintiff base, coupled with significant regional disparities—74.52% of cases concentrated in the top ten provinces—and a mere 25% filing rate for administrative cases, limits the system’s effectiveness. These constraints hinder vulnerable groups’ ability to protect their rights and obscure systemic issues underlying efficient operations. To advance LPIL, China must expand plaintiff eligibility, empower NGOs, and clarify departmental boundaries. These reforms can enhance land governance, ensure equitable resource management, and contribute to sustainable development.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/13/12/2019land public interest litigationland degradationsustainable land managementprosecutorial frameworkland regulations |
| spellingShingle | Jing Zhang Shuchen Tang Yongcun Cui Aitong Ji Reforming Land Public Interest Litigation in China: Addressing Legal and Practical Barriers Land land public interest litigation land degradation sustainable land management prosecutorial framework land regulations |
| title | Reforming Land Public Interest Litigation in China: Addressing Legal and Practical Barriers |
| title_full | Reforming Land Public Interest Litigation in China: Addressing Legal and Practical Barriers |
| title_fullStr | Reforming Land Public Interest Litigation in China: Addressing Legal and Practical Barriers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reforming Land Public Interest Litigation in China: Addressing Legal and Practical Barriers |
| title_short | Reforming Land Public Interest Litigation in China: Addressing Legal and Practical Barriers |
| title_sort | reforming land public interest litigation in china addressing legal and practical barriers |
| topic | land public interest litigation land degradation sustainable land management prosecutorial framework land regulations |
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