Criminal law of the people's Republic of China
Article 68 Criminals who have made meritorious deeds such as exposing other people's criminal acts and verifying them, or providing important clues to solve other cases may be given a lighter or mitigated punishment; Those who have made significant meritorious service may be mitigated or exempted from punishment.
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Criminal law of the people's Republic of China
Article 78 A criminal sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention, fixed-term imprisonment or life imprisonment may have his sentence reduced if, during the execution period, he earnestly abides by prison regulations, receives education and reform, and truly shows repentance or meritorious service; One of the following major meritorious deeds shall be commuted:
(a) to prevent others from engaging in major criminal activities;
(2) reporting major criminal activities inside and outside the prison, which is verified by investigation;
(three) there are inventions or major technological innovations;
(4) sacrificing oneself to save others in daily production and life;
(five) outstanding performance in resisting natural disasters or eliminating major accidents; (6) Having made other significant contributions to the country and society.
After commutation, the actual sentence shall not be less than the following period:
(a) sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention or fixed-term imprisonment, which is more than half of the original sentence;
(two) sentenced to life imprisonment, not less than thirteen years;
(3) If a criminal whose execution is suspended is restricted by the people's court in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 50 of this Law, his sentence shall be commuted to life imprisonment and to fixed-term imprisonment of 25 years, but less than 20 years.