Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 16
This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
Criminal responsibility shall not be excused simply because of ignorance of the law unless there are rightful reasons for being unable to avoid the offense, but the punishment may be reduced according to circumstances.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第16條
除有正當理由而無法避免者外，不得因不知法律而免除刑事責任。
但按其情節，得減輕其刑。
但按其情節，得減輕其刑。