BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Tuesday adopted a law on intelligence to safeguard national security and interests.
The National Intelligence Law was approved at the end of a bi-monthly session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee which concluded on Tuesday afternoon.
The 32 articles cover the general provisions, organization and duty of the intelligence authorities, and punishments for misconduct.
The law requires intelligence agencies and their staff to safeguard human rights and to protect the legal rights and interests of individuals and organizations.
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