The right to dignity in the Chinese civil code: A case of 'westernalism'

Hélène Piquet, Dép. des Sciences Juridiques, Université du Québec à Montréal. The newly deposited civil code project in China includes the notion of the right to dignity. This right, which is not clearly defined, normally is found in public law instruments. What factors from the Chinese perspective explain this blending of public and private law? Organized by APLAM.