懲罰、矯治與治理——我國自由刑制度的光與影

Abstract

刑事處罰作為刑事司法系統的一環，在犯罪追訴體系中佔有相當重要的一席之地，然而自由刑作為我國主要刑罰方法，其執行處所——監獄，卻由於其封閉及貶抑性質而往往令人難以探知其運作全貌。 為了揭開我國自由刑制度的神秘面紗，本文從刑罰論、歷史發展及大法官解釋等勾勒出我國自由刑運作的應然面，並實際走入矯正機關去探尋我國自由刑實務運作的實然面向，期能以此消除理論與實務之扞格。 此外，本文更進一步以Foucault的規訓權力觀點進行分析，點出我國自由刑之運作正處於從酷刑時代走向規訓時代的過渡期，並同時以矯治及風險治理兩種路線發展並累積規訓知識及技術，呈現一種語言邏輯相悖，背後目的卻殊途同歸的特殊政策發展方向。

As a crucial component of the criminal justice system, punishment plays a significant role in crime response strategies. However, as the primary method of punishment in Taiwan, incarceration often obscures the full scope of its functioning due to the closed and oppressive nature of the places where it is operated—prisons. To unveil the enigmatic aspects of the incarceration system in Taiwan, this article outlines the aspects that the incarceration system ought to possess, drawing on penal theory, historical development, and constitutional court reporter interpretations. Furthermore, it explores the actual aspects of the incarceration system by actually getting into correctional facilities, aiming to bridge the divide between theory and practice. Additionally, this article employs Foucault''s perspective on disciplinary power to analyze the operation of the incarceration system in Taiwan. It points out that the system is transitioning from an era of torture to an era of discipline. Moreover, it highlights the accumulation of disciplinary knowledge and techniques through two parallel paths: correction and risk management. This presents a unique direction in criminal policy development where linguistic logic may appear contradictory but ultimately converges towards the same underlying objective.