Keywords
criminal procedure reform
judicial fairness, procedural justice
Lawyers’ participation
strengthened supervision
How to Cite
Accepted 2025-04-29
Published 2025-06-08
Abstract
The Chinese leniency system for admitting guilt and accepting punishment is a significant initiative in the reform of China’s criminal procedure. It aims to encourage suspects and defendants to voluntarily admit guilt and accept penalties in exchange for lenient treatment. The implementation of this system has played a vital role in enhancing judicial efficiency, optimizing resource allocation, streamlining litigation processes, and conserving judicial resources, while also contributing to social reconciliation. However, practical challenges persist, such as low lawyer participation, rigid sentencing recommendations, and ineffective oversight mechanisms. To address these issues, it is essential to strengthen the role of defense lawyers, refine the sentencing recommendation system, and enhance oversight and review mechanisms. These measures will ensure that the leniency system strikes a balance between litigation efficiency and judicial fairness, upholding both the swift resolution of cases and the integrity of justice.
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