Peng Zhen
The commission was preceded by a Politics and Law Leading Group (政法领导小组; "Zhèngfǎ Lǐngdǎo Xiǎozǔ") which was set up in 1958, with Peng Zhen as its leader. During the Cultural Revolution it was led by Ji Dengkui, who served as group leader until 24 January 1980, when the commission was established, with Peng Zhen back as its secretary.