The title of the film "Article 20" is taken from Article 20 of the Criminal Law.
What exactly does this article say?
What is the impact on our lives?
Xinhua interview.
Zhou Huiyong, deputy director of the First Procuratorate of the Supreme People's Procuratorate.
Take everyone to understand Article 20 of the Criminal Law.
and the judicial temperature behind the law.
Article 20 "What is stipulated?"
According to Zhou Huiyong's introduction.
Article 20 of the Criminal Law contains a total of three provisions.
The first is the general right of defence.
The second paragraph sets out the boundary between "justifiable defence" and "excessive defence".
Paragraph 3 provides for special rights of defence.
When encountered, robbery, murder, kidnapping.
and other violent crimes that seriously endanger personal safety.
Citizens have the right to defend themselves.
Even if the victim is inflicted, the citizen is not criminally responsible".
What constitutes justifiable defense?
There is only a thin line between "legitimate defense" and "excessive defense".
Zhou Huiyong gave an example.
When you encounter illegal infringement in your daily life, take action to stop it.
If the consequences of death from serious injuries are not reached.
Only minor injuries were achieved.
It should be said that it is appropriate to stop the act of wrongdoing.
This is justified self-defense".
Even though the obvious limit was exceeded, no significant injuries were caused.
Nor does it constitute "excessive defence".
How can you protect yourself when it matters most?
If you encounter a situation that seriously endangers your personal safety.
From the personal safety of the individual.
There is no problem in taking the necessary defensive measures.
But after the incident, you must call the police, protect the scene, and keep some necessary evidence."
When an unlawful infringement occurs.
Zhou Huiyong hopes that everyone can stop it in time and act bravely.
He also reminded everyone.
If there is a conflict because of trivial matters.
Solve problems in a rational and peaceful way.