The significance and scope of application of the principle of legality in criminal law

Abstract

: This article discusses the significance and scope of application of the principle of legality for crimes and punishments in China. With the development of China's reform and opening up, as well as the socialist market economy, and the strengthening of the foundation of the market economy, it is necessary to further establish and improve the principle of legality in criminal law from the perspective of protecting human rights and limiting the country's punishment power.