Enforcement of court rulings challenged by corruption, red tape: top judge

BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The enforcement of court orders of civil cases are challenged by corruption, government red tape and low efficiency, despite notable achievements, China's top judge said here Wednesday.

"Some civil case enforcement officers can not discipline themselves to reject dinner invitations or briberies, and handle cases unfairly for nepotism or personal benefits," said Wang Shengjun, president of the Supreme People's Court.

Wang made the remarks in a report Wednesday to the 11th session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, the top legislature.

"Some (enforcement officers) abuse their power for personal gains, or make power-for-money deals, involving tens of thousands of yuan and bringing bad social influence," Wang said.

Wang said the work style of certain enforcement officers also needed improvement.

"Some are indifferent, cold, fretful, or perfunctory when handling their work. Bureaucratism has been conspicuous," he said.

Wang pledged to step up measures in improving enforcement officers' professional levels, work style and combating corruption.

At the same time, Wang stressed, courts at all levels have played an important role in boosting economic development, safeguarding people's interests and promoting social harmony.

For one instance, he cited, courts at all levels are required to be careful in using penalty measures such as property seizure, detainment or freeze to help enterprises ward off economic risks against the backdrop of the global economic downturn.

Courts have also set up "green passages" for migrant workers to help retrieve their wages and underscored the protection of the legitimate interests of disadvantaged groups.

In the four and half years ending this June, the country's courts have settled more than 11.5 million civil disputes involving 1.91 trillion yuan(279.8 billion U.S. dollars).