论刑法的修改及其原则

On the Amendment to Criminal Law and the Principles of Amending

刑法需要根据社会的发展变化或者刑事政策予以修改,以保持与社会的同一性。但刑法的修改不能随意,必须科学合理,遵循一定的原则。刑法修改除了要遵循刑法的创制原则外,还应遵循慎重性、合法性与协调性等基本原则。

Criminal Law needs to be amended according to social development or Criminal Policies, in order to keep up with the changes of the society. Notwithstanding, Criminal Law should not be amended arbitrarily, but scientifically and reasonably, conforming to certain principles. In addition to the formulation principle of Criminal Law, the amendment to Criminal Law must abide by the fundamental principles of deliberation, constitutionality and harmony.