论违法性认识的立场定位(上)

On the Standpoint for Understanding "Illegality"(Part Ⅰ)

违法性认识作为刑法学的基本问题,西方两大法系对其认识均经历了由坚持"不知法律不免责"到近代以来的逐渐松动。我国则主要停留在理论讨论的层面,刑法并未对其进行规定。违法性认识作为犯罪故意的内容,其认识的含义应是违反法律规范或者侵犯刑法所保护的法益。在司法实践中重视违法性认识是时代发展的必然趋势,进行必要的理论分析梳理是该理论进入我国犯罪论体系的前提。

The understanding of 'illegality' in the two major schools of law studies has changed from the rigid 'Ignorantia juris non excusat' to a more flexible interpretation in modern times.The study in China is mostly theoretical,and the criminal law has not included it in.As a content of 'criminal intention','illegality' should be understood as offending the norm of law or violating the interest protected by the criminal law.In practice,it is natural to give enough attention to its understanding,and related theoretical analysis and clarification is the premise for the concept to be included in the system of crime studies.