Why inChinese New YearWill the death penalty be carried out before? Some people will feel that this practice is a bit unlucky and does not conform to the traditional Chinese festive atmosphere. In reality, however, the death penalty is now carried out precisely to follow certain rules and principles.
According toLawsIt is stipulated that the death penalty can be passedShotor injections and other ways to perform. If the injection method is chosen, it needs to be performed at a designated place, while other methods must be passed through the highest firstCourtsApproval is required for execution. Now, China is embracing itLethal injectionway, becoming the second country in the world to adopt this method. After all,Lethal injectionContrastShotIt's more humane. However, it is a continuous and painful process that requires three injections, which is not only extremely stressful for the body, but also a huge test for the psyche, far more thanShotThe way of "headshot" is painful. Often, the crimes for which the death penalty is imposed are extremely egregious and have a significant negative impact on society, so they are sentenced at the final trialCourtsThe death penalty was imposed. Before the execution of the death penalty,CourtsInmates are informed that they can meet with relatives and that identification is checked in case of any mistakes. At the same time, the prisoner is asked whether he or she has a last word and how he wishes the death sentence to be carried out. After all these procedures are completed, the family will be notified to go to the designated location to collect the remains or ashes, and return to the family items such as the suicide note written by the offender.
Chinese traditionLawsThere is an important principle in the culture, which is ".The autumn queen asked to chop”。This theory stems from the ancient belief that there was a close relationship between the time of execution and the time of day. If the execution is carried out without considering the time of day and the time is chosen arbitrarily, it is likely to incur the wrath of the heavens, which will bring disaster. The express regulations can be traced back to the Tang DynastyLawsThe classic "Tang Law" clearly stipulates: "From the beginning of spring to the future."Autumnal equinox, the death penalty shall not be executed. This means that executions are not allowed in any season, except autumn and winter, when everything is lost. The meaning behind it is actually a manifestation of the ancient Chinese's respect for the way of heaven and conforming to nature. Going back to the execution times of the three criminals we discussed, we will find that these dates are all before the beginning of spring. Therefore, we can reasonably speculate that this is in accordance with tradition".The autumn queen asked to chop"The practice of execution. In addition, in traditional Chinese culture,Chinese New YearIt is one of the most important festivals that schedule the execution of the condemned prisonersChinese New YearIt also reflects the care for people. At the same time, it also helps to maintain social order, ensureChinese New YearDuring this period, the society was stable and tranquil.
Chinese New YearThere are deeper considerations for the execution of the death penalty before the execution. First of all,JudiciaryAt the end of the year, we will work overtimeYear-end work summary。At the end of each year, all levelsCourtsThe cases of the year will be sorted out and summarized, and the verdict and review of the death row prisoners will be accelerated accordingly. As a result of this series of operations,Chinese New YearThe number of executions carried out during this period was relatively high. And at the end of the year, there were relatively few criminal cases. In this way, the prison administration andJudiciaryofWork pressureRelatively small, the execution of the death penalty will be scheduled inChinese New YearI was able to make the most of this time and improve my work efficiency. I have been reunited and celebrated as a familyChinese New YearAt this special moment, if the death penalty for criminals who endanger society can be directly executed, it can have a great deterrent effect on the whole society and serve as a warning to those who have criminal thoughts or try to commit crimes.
It should be noted that thoughChinese New YearThere have been relatively many cases of previous executions, but this is only a relatively coincidental phenomenon and does not imply itChinese New YearThe death penalty will not be carried out during this period. In practice, the timing of the execution of the death penalty depends on the specific circumstances of the caseLawsWhere the provisions are determined, they are not subject to restrictions on festivals and times.
Overall,Chinese New YearThe main purpose of the previous executions was to ensure the smooth progress of judicial work, maintain social stability, and reflect the spirit of humanitarianism. However, in practice, the timing of the execution of the death penalty should also take into account the circumstances of the caseLawsregulations, as well as the psychological factors of the offender. We need to look at this phenomenon objectively and rationally on the premise of respecting the spirit of the rule of law, and not to over-interpret and speculate, and at the same time to abide by it at all timesLawsto become a good citizen of the new era.