Life imprisonment in China

Life imprisonment in China is legal for a variety of crimes.

Those sentenced to life imprisonment can be eligible for parole after 13 years of the original sentence having been actually served. Since 2015 amendments made to the Criminal Law, those sentenced to life imprisonment may have no possibility of parole if they are convicted of extremely serious economic crimes. Pardon can be issued by the National People's Congress. Inmates sentenced to life imprisonment are also required to serve some time in solitary confinement. Those under 18 are also subjected to life imprisonment.

Crimes that may carry life imprisonment:

  1. Arson
  2. Murder
  3. Arms trafficking
  4. Drug trafficking
  5. Rape
  6. 3rd Conviction of Burglary
  7. Fraud
  8. Embezzlement
  9. Robbery
  10. Kidnapping
  11. Corruption

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