China's top judicial official says system is rife with corruption

China's top judicial officials says the country's legal system is rife with corruption and inefficiency, and he has promised to root out troublemakers and push reforms.

In his annual report to the National People's Congress, head of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, Han Zhubin, said corruption, nepotism, abuse of power and inefficiency were major problems facing the procuratorial system.

He took responsibility for "inadequate supervision and guidance" and said problems would be tackled throughout the system.

Han said many prosecutors were rude and arrogant and many needed to be kicked out of their jobs.

11/03/01 0:11:17 | ABC Radio Australia News

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