As a basic criminal policy, the coordination of benevolence and stringency has great influences on ameliorating conflicts, preventing antagonism and constructing a harmonious society. But there are several latent problems in the comprehension and application of this policy, such as the confirmation of applicable objects, its influences on the effect of execution and other social regulation mechanisms. At this stage, we should harmonize this policy with existing principles, institutions and practices of criminal law. The realization of the utility of a criminal policy depends on perfect legislation, jurisdiction, execution and social regulation mechanisms. |