对法院变更指控罪名的思考

Pondering over the Court's Altering Accusation

在司法实践中,各级人民法院在没有明确法律规定的情况下,行使着更改指控罪名的权利,这是强职权主义传统的沿袭。法官可以在不妨碍辩护权行使和在指控罪名的框架内,根据事实和法律直接变更指控罪名,其他情形下应商请公诉机关变更诉讼。

In judicial practice, the courts at all levels have the right of altering accusation although there is no specific law stipulated, which is regarded as following the tradition of abusing power. Within the framework of accusation and without violating the defending rights, the judge may alter accusation according to the facts and law. Under other circumstances, the courts should consult with public prosecution organ to alter litigation.