关于国际刑法概念及法律特征的思考

On the Concept and Legal Features of International Criminal LaW

国际刑法的概念和法律特征是国际刑法研究领域的基本问题之一。国际刑法的概念应为：国际刑法是在国际社会预防和惩治国际犯罪活动中形成的，主要调整国家间刑事合作关系并为各国所公认的，具有法律约束力的原则、规则和制度的总称。国际刑法的法律特征，应以国际刑法的概念为基点，从国际刑法的主体、立法方式、执行手段及效力范围等方面加以分析，可知：国际刑法基本具备国际法的主要特征，是国际法体系的重要组成部分，是国际法在刑事领域的具体体现。

The concept and legal features are one of the basic problems in the research of international criminal law. On the concept, the article sums up various views and analyses them, author＇s standpoint is shown at last. The legal features of international criminal law are expressed in four aspects: Subject, Legislation, Implement and Effect. The conclusion is: international criminal law is an important part of international law, it is specific reflection of international law in the criminal area.