Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 23
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.
A conduct performed by a person in defense of his own rights or the rights of another against immediate unlawful aggression thereof is not punishable. If the force of defense is excessive, punishment may be reduced or remitted.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第23條
對於現在不法之侵害，而出於防衛自己或他人權利之行為，不罰。
但防衛行為過當者，得減輕或免除其刑。
但防衛行為過當者，得減輕或免除其刑。