Reality and Prospects of the Penal Policy of China: An Outline (From Kriminalistisk Institut Arbog 1995, P 143-149, 1995, Lene Ravn, ed.)

• NCJ Number: 161955
• Author(s): W Qi
• Date Published: 1995
• Length: 7 pages
• Sale Source: Rosenborggade 17
• Publication Type: Legislation/Policy Analysis
• Language: English
• Country: Denmark
• Note: Institute of Criminology Series

Annotation

The author outlines historical issues and criminal policy tendencies of modern China and gives recent examples of more lenient legislation and sentencing practices.

Abstract

Two written expressions reflect China's penal policies to date: (1) policy of combining punishment with leniency; and (2) policy of punishing serious criminal offenses as drastically and as soon as possible within limits determined by the law. China currently pursues drastic penal policies to contain crime. Even with drastic penal policies, however, crime in China has been increasing over the past decade and Chinese criminologists are questioning a harsh penal approach. The concern of government officials about crime is discussed, particularly in the context of economic development. Legal traditions of severely punishing criminals are considered, as well as the desire of Chinese authorities to enhance international criminal justice cooperation. 1 note