罪疑惟輕Dealing with Doubtful Crimes Lightly

當(dāng)犯罪事實(shí)不能確定時(shí)，對(duì)嫌疑人從輕處罰。“罪疑惟輕”是古人在總結(jié)已有經(jīng)驗(yàn)基礎(chǔ)上提煉出的經(jīng)典概念。統(tǒng)治者宣揚(yáng)該觀念不僅在于標(biāo)榜寬仁之政，也在于通過(guò)從輕處罰教化百姓。該思想體現(xiàn)了古代仁政與慎刑思想，對(duì)現(xiàn)代中國(guó)司法實(shí)踐亦有影響。

If there is uncertainty surrounding criminal facts， the suspect shall be punished lightly. Thisclassical concept was refined by ancient Chinese people on the basis of experience. It waspromoted by rulers not only to demonstrate benevolent government， but also to educate thepeople through lighter punishments. Manifesting the ancient idea of benevolent governmentand prudential punishment， it also influenced modern Chinese judicial practices.

引例 Citation：

◎ 罪疑惟輕，功疑惟重。（剩余188字）