修订后的治安处罚法将于明年元旦开始施行。这次治安处罚法修订中一个引人关注的内容是从法律层面上 进一步明确了防卫的正当性。 修订后的治安处罚法较原法增加了一条作为第19条，该条规定：为了免受正在进行的不法侵害而采取的 制止行为，造成损害的，不属于违反治安管理行为，不受处罚；制止行为明显超过必要限度，造成较大损 害的，依法给予处罚，但是应当减轻处罚；情节较轻的，不予处罚。 这被称之为"防卫条款"。其实"防卫条款"早就有之，并且在现行刑法中得到进一步明确。刑法第20条规 定：为了使国家、公共利益、本人或者他人的人身、财产和其他权利免受正在进行的不法侵害，而采取的 制止不法侵害的行为，对不法侵害人造成损害的，属于正当防卫，不负刑事责任。 从这个意义上说，治安处罚法增加的第19条是法律规定的延续和统一。同时，无论是现行刑法还是修订 后的治安处罚法都体现了"法不能向不法让步"理念。 "法不能向不法让步"是法律界的一句格言。这句话最早由德国学者贝尔纳于19世纪中叶提出。他说：某 一个人自己获得了正当防卫权，就意味着每个自身权利受到侵害的人都拥有正当防卫权，可以对受到威胁 的权利加以捍卫，这是每个人都拥有的权利；对于每一个侵 ...

Core Points - The revised Public Security Administration Punishment Law clarifies citizens' rights to take defensive measures against unlawful acts, providing a solid legal backing for self-defense actions and encouraging citizens to protect their rights within reasonable limits [1][2] - The new law, effective from January 1 next year, introduces Article 19, which states that actions taken to prevent ongoing unlawful harm that result in damage will not be considered violations of public security management and will not incur penalties [1][3] - The law emphasizes the principle that "the law cannot yield to unlawful acts," reflecting a commitment to uphold justice and protect citizens' rights [2][3] Summary by Sections Legal Framework - The addition of Article 19 in the revised law is a continuation and unification of existing legal provisions regarding self-defense, aligning with the Criminal Law's Article 20, which also recognizes legitimate self-defense actions [1][2] - The law aims to protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, legal persons, and other organizations, providing a legal basis for citizens to assert their rights [3] Social Implications - The revised law addresses past issues where victims of unlawful acts hesitated to defend themselves due to fears of being penalized for mutual fighting, thus reinforcing the right to self-defense [2] - The law encourages citizens to bravely uphold their rights while also reminding them to exercise moderation in their defensive actions, as excessive responses may still lead to penalties [3]