Reflection And Reform Of China 's Commutation Procedure

The commutation is one of the judicial procedures in execution of criminal punishment activities. As an encouraging system for prisoners reform, the commutation fully reflected the importance of the “Temper justice with mercy policy” in the judicature of our country. Years of judicial practices show that the policy played an important role in mobilizing the enthusiasm of the prisoners, and stabilizing the custody in order. Meanwhile, along with the deepening judicial system reformation of our country, some drawbacks exposed as well, along them, the frauds in procedures have become into consensus, the commutation as a kind of important system in judicial proceedings, if it was unreasonably designed, even if the practical law fully well booked, the previous lawsuit procedures were in real justice, it will eventually fall short of success for lack of a final effort. As a result, not only the power will be abused, but also the judicature will be unfair. The author, who has long been working in the forefront of prisoners education and reformation in jail, would like to do some sorts, analysis and recommendations with her own direct experiences. Reform and improvement of our commutation system will helpfully stimulates criminals inner reform driving force, fully play their initiatives to improve the reform quality, ensure the continuous custody security and stability in imprisonment order, and as well usefully achieve the true purpose of the commutation and realize the judicial justice.