刑法的机能和我国刑法的任务

刑法的机能是关系到刑法理论体系以及刑法解释的重要问题。国外有关刑法机能的见解,是他们所主张的法律理念的结果。我国由于法律价值观和刑法规定内容和国外不同,因此,我国刑法的机能也与国外的情况不同。在我国,刑法的首要机能是维持社会秩序,其次是保障人权。

The Functions of Criminal Law and Its Task in China

The functions of criminal law play significant role in the theoretical system of criminal law and the explanation of criminal law. The opinions on the functions of criminal law of other countries result from the legal ideas they hold. Since the legal values and the contents of criminal law in China are different from those of other countries, the functions of criminal law are accordingly different. In China, the most important function of criminal law is to maintain public order, which is prior to the protection of human rights as another function of criminal law.