Criminal Policy (Stance and Scope)

Author: Liang Genlin
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Based on the disciplinary positioning of criminal policy as a "science of observation," "science of critique," "science of decision-making," and an "metaphysical system of knowledge," Liang Genlin's research on criminal policy issues fully pays attention to the gradual advancement of both empirical examination and normative prospects. The normative prospects are fully considerate of necessity, rationality, and feasibility, making the solutions he designs for specific criminal policy issues both proactive and prudent, with strong operationality. Liang Genlin's analysis of the abolition or retention of the death penalty is essentially not a legal issue but a political one, which not only demonstrates the considerable intellectual depth of his criminal policy research but also showcases his adept academic command. Moreover, it endows his criminal policy analysis of the death penalty with rich and broad academic information, truly achieving a harmonious blend of profound thought and extensive knowledge. The publication of the "Criminal Policy Research Series" marks the maturation and independence of Liang Genlin in criminal policy research, as well as his ability to establish an academic peak in the field. Liang Genlin's approach to criminal policy research starts with punishment and then expands to the entire criminal law, forming a distinctive academic personality. Thus, through his unique academic contributions, he has advanced the development of criminal policy research in China.