Since its implementation of the Minor Protection Law in 1991,the Law has been revised four times,reflecting China's efforts in the construction and development of the minor protection mechanism.In the early stage,there are some problems of unclear subject of responsibility and imperfect coordination mechanism.Although local governments have taken the lead in setting up protection committees,it is dif-ficult to achieve comprehensive protection without national institutions and legal support.Subsequently,the civil affairs department piloted the child welfare and protection policies,and gradually coordinated the welfare and protection functions.The Law on the Protection of Minors revised in 2020 establishes the civ-il affairs department as the main department responsible department for the coordination mechanism for the protection of minors.The revision in 2024 further clarifies the connotation and positioning of the law.The development of the protection agencies for minors still needs to be deeply considered.In the future,special protection agencies may be set up to promote the development of the law to the universal system.
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