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释义

名词

新加坡刑事法典的一项刑罚，用藤鞭抽打犯罪人的臀部。

DEFINITION

Noun

A punishment under the Singapore Penal Code, in which a rattan cane is used to hit the offender's buttocks.

由来
  • 鞭刑属于英国刑事法典（Penal Code）的一项刑罚，早在1826年新加坡受英国殖民政府管制时就已在本地实行。到了1872年，刑事法典正式被设定为新加坡的法令，法规虽然随着社会的变迁而有所调整，但主要的刑罚仍在使用。目前该刑法仅实施在年龄介于16至50岁的男性犯人上，他们也须由医生证明身体条件允许受刑。
  • 司法鞭刑用于超过35项罪行，其中包括对他人实施暴力或对公众造成严重危险的罪行，例如绑架、抢劫和非法持有枪火。其他使用鞭刑的的罪行包括涂鸦、走私毒品、进口与非法燃放烟花（fireworks）、不持有签证非法入境、逾期居留、传递与雇用非法移民等。
ETYMOLOGY
  • Caning is a punishment under the British Penal Code, which was implemented locally as early as 1826 when Singapore was under the British Colonial rule. By 1872, the Penal Code was officially enacted under Singapore Law and Ordinances. Although the regulations have been adjusted accordingly over the years, the main punishments are still in force. Currently, the punishment is only imposed on male convicts between the ages of 16 to 50 and medically certified to be in a fit state of health.
  • Judicial caning is used in more than 35 offences, including violent crimes against others or crimes causing grievous hurt to the public, such as kidnapping, robbery and unlawful possession of weapons. Other caning offences include vandalism, drug trafficking, importation and illegal discharge of fireworks, illegal entry without visa, overstaying, conveying and hiring of illegal immigrants, etc.
例句
英国政府在处理引渡程序时，请求我国保证就算法庭裁定罗奇抢劫罪名成立，他也不会被判处鞭刑。（《联合早报》，21/2/2018）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
In their handling of the extradition procedures, the British government sought assurance from the Singapore government that Roach would not be sentenced to caning, even if he was convicted in court for robbery.  （Lianhe Zaobao, 21/2/2018）
参考资料
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