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The Death Penalty in Chinese Criminal Law

Title: The Death Penalty in Chinese Criminal Law

Seminar Paper , 2009 , 11 Pages , Grade: A

Autor:in: Mag. Ludwig Hetzel (Author)

Orientalism / Sinology - Chinese / China
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In international discussions China is often criticized for its heavy use of the death penalty; so what is the legal basis for the capital punishment and the procedural background.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
    • Current Statistics
  • Part I - The Death Penalty in Substantive Criminal Law
  • Part II - The Death Penalty in Procedural Criminal Law
  • Conclusions
  • Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work examines the use of the death penalty in Chinese criminal law, providing a detailed overview of its legal basis, procedural context, and current practices.

  • Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Death Penalty
  • The Legal Basis and Scope of the Death Penalty in Chinese Law
  • Procedural Safeguards and Review Mechanisms for Death Penalty Cases
  • The Role of Public Opinion and Political Considerations in Death Penalty Sentencing
  • Comparative Analysis of Death Penalty Practices in China and Other Jurisdictions

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides a historical overview of the death penalty, tracing its roots from ancient times to the modern era. It also presents current statistics on the use of the death penalty globally, highlighting China's position in this context. Chapter 1 delves into the legal foundation of the death penalty in Chinese law, outlining the different categories of crimes punishable by death and the specific provisions governing its application. It also discusses the role of public opinion in shaping the use of the death penalty in China. Further chapters delve into procedural safeguards, the role of the courts, and the overall context of death penalty application in China.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key terms and concepts explored in this text include: death penalty, capital punishment, Chinese criminal law, substantive law, procedural law, legal basis, procedural safeguards, public opinion, comparative law, and international perspectives.

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Title
The Death Penalty in Chinese Criminal Law
College
Tsinghua University
Course
Chinese Criminal and Criminal Procedure Law
Grade
A
Author
Mag. Ludwig Hetzel (Author)
Publication Year
2009
Pages
11
Catalog Number
V133452
ISBN (eBook)
9783640401680
ISBN (Book)
9783668147263
Language
English
Tags
Chinese law chinesisches Recht criminal law criminal procedure law death penalty strafrecht strafprozessrecht todesstrafe human rights menschenrechte
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Mag. Ludwig Hetzel (Author), 2009, The Death Penalty in Chinese Criminal Law, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/133452
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