title: Judicial Dilemma and Improvement Path of Non-Prosecution or Non-Penalization for Cult Crimes A Perspective on Article 9, Paragraph 1 of the Judicial Interpretation on Cult Crimes
abstract: Through judicial interpretation, China has established a legal basis for the non-prosecution or non-penalization of cult crimes. This is a systemic arrangement based on the particularity of cult crime governance, with rational applicability and in line with the governance logic of belief-based crimes. However, due to the sensitivity of cult crimes, judicial authorities still prefer strict control over the extent of sentencing concessions for individuals with potential criminal liability. Being p
journal: Advances in Social Behavior Research