Research On Problems Of The Plotting Co-principal

The issue of plotting co-principals discussed in the article is a unique concept in the Japanese theory of joint crime .It was created in Japanese leading case, but it has been disputed in the academic world. On the basis of the detailed investigation of the basic attitudes towards plotting co-principals in Japan, German, Korea and Chinese criminal law, the article makes a well-rounded, systematic and deep analysis, which not only expands its theoretical foundations, but also its criminal liability and some other questions. So it improves the Chinese theory of joint crime, guides our criminal legislation and judicial practice.The article includes five parts. Among the preface, the author briefly introduces the theory of plotting co-principals and the reasons of research on it.Part one is the basis theory of plotting co-principals. The author firstly introduces the theory of principal and accomplice, so expands the concept, quality and conditions of principal. Secondly explores the present situation and the significance of plotting co-principals.Part two is the theoretical foundations of plotting co-principals. On the basis of the detailed investigation of the basic attitudes towards plotting co-principals in Japan, German, Korea and Chinese criminal law, the article dwells on the theoretical foundations and the conditions of plotting co-principals.Part three is the relationship between plotting co-principals and other accomplices. This part discusses the differences and relationships between plotting co-principals and indirect principal, instigator and accessory.Part four is the criminal liability of plotting co-principals, this part analyses criminal liability of plotting co-principals.