告别“还手即互殴”，让法治为正义撑腰

Group 1 - The revised Public Security Administration Punishment Law will take effect on January 1, 2026, clarifying the distinction between legitimate self-defense and mutual fighting, addressing previous enforcement practices that led to public dissatisfaction [1][2] - The new Article 19 states that actions taken to stop unlawful infringement are not considered illegal, correcting the previous ambiguity where victims could be penalized for defending themselves [1][2] - The law aims to end the "both sides get punished" approach, which blurred the lines between aggressor and defender, thus encouraging victims to defend themselves without fear of legal repercussions [1][2] Group 2 - The significance of the legal revision lies in establishing clear boundaries for self-defense, which must meet specific criteria, while mutual fighting involves provocation and intent to harm from both parties [2] - This legal clarification is expected to empower victims to exercise their right to self-defense without the fear of being held accountable, while also preventing the abuse of self-defense rights [2] - The implementation of the new law marks a new beginning for legal protection of public welfare, requiring both law enforcement and the public to understand and appropriately utilize the right to self-defense [2]