What are the basic principles of commutation and parole in criminal detention?

The conditions for commutation are strict compliance with prison regulations, education and reform, repentance or meritorious service, which are applicable to criminals sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention, fixed-term imprisonment or life imprisonment; The conditions of parole are strict compliance with prison regulations, education and reform, true repentance and no danger of recidivism, which is applicable to criminals sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment or life imprisonment.

legal ground

Items 1 to 4 of paragraph 1 of Article 78 of the Criminal Law

Criminals sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention, fixed-term imprisonment or life imprisonment may have their sentences reduced if they consciously abide by prison regulations, receive education and reform, and truly show repentance or render meritorious service during the execution period; 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) Give yourself up to save others in daily production and life.

Article 81, paragraph 1

Criminals sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment have executed more than half of the original sentence. A criminal sentenced to life imprisonment has actually served more than 13 years. If they seriously abide by the prison regulations, receive education and reform, do show repentance and are not in danger of committing crimes again, they can be released on parole. Under special circumstances, with the approval of the Supreme People's Court, the above-mentioned restrictions on the execution of prison terms may be waived.