The Supreme People's Procuratorate has ordered prosecuting departments nationwide to enhance work to prevent duty-related crimes, according to a notice it issued on Monday.

The notice said the departments will work closely with relevant administrative authorities to protect the safety of government investment, and take the initiative in following up and monitoring construction of major projects.

Priority will go to projects with large-scale investment, especially ones of great significance in maintaining economic growth, to ensure they remain safe and corruption-free, said Song Hansong, director of the duty-related crimes prevention department under the SPP.

The notice said prosecuting departments should pay attention to analysis of conditions and causes behind job-related crimes in key sectors, including construction, finance, traffic, education and health.

Meanwhile, the SPP will help set up a system to prevent conflicts of interest, and will also ensure transparency, Song said.

(China Daily 04/02/2013 page5)