论古代蒙古族立法中罚畜刑的演变

The Evolution of the Livestock Penalty of Ancient Mongolian Legislation

在蒙古族古代各部法典律令中有一种较为特别的刑罚手段,即罚畜。它主要是通过没收罪犯一定的牲畜来达到惩戒与威慑目的。该刑罚方式是蒙古族畜牧业经济的必然产物,它是蒙古族习惯法的组成部分之一,被后来各个时期的成文立法所吸收和发展。作为古代蒙古族立法中重要的刑罚方式,罚畜刑很好地反映了蒙古族各历史时期的政治、经济状况,其发展演变也独具民族特色。

In the laws of the various parts of the ancient Mongolian code there is a kind of relatively special means of punishment ,livestock penalty .It is mainly by cattle confiscated criminals must achieve retribution and deterrence .The penalty is the inevitable product of Mongolia animal husbandry economy ,it is one part of Mon-golia minority customary law ,was later written legislation in each period of the absorption and development .As an important ancient legislation of Mongolia nationality in the way of penalty ,livestock penalty is a good reflec-tion of the Mongolia nationality in different historical periods of political ,economic situation ,its development and evolution is the unique national characteristics .