刑法谦抑性应成为我国刑法的基本原则

The Modest Principle of the Criminal Law Should Be the Basic Principle of China's Criminal Law

刑法的谦抑性为冰冷的法条增添了一抹暖色。随着经济的不断发展,社会的不断进步,人们对于人权的保障和市场经济主体的创新活力的保护越来越关注,刑法的谦抑性越来越受到重视。鉴此,应将刑法谦抑性作为我国刑法的基本原则。我国正处在建设有中国特色的社会主义法治国家的关键时期,重视刑法的谦抑性对于建设法治社会、保障公民合法权利乃至促进经济稳定健康发展,都有着举足轻重的意义。

The modesty principle of the criminal law adds a touch of warmth to the icy law. With the continuousdevelopment and progress of the economy and society, the protection of human rights and the vitality of themarket economy have been paid more and more attention. It has attached great importance to the modestyprinciple of the criminal law. In view of this, it is appropriate to regard the modesty principle of the criminal lawas the basic principle of China’s criminal law. For China is in a crucial period of building a socialist countryunder the rule of law with Chinese characteristics, emphasizing on the modesty principle of the criminal law hasgreat implications for building a society governed by law, safeguarding citizens’ legal rights, and promoting thestable and healthy economic development.