略论中国司法改革与宪法的关系

On the Relationship Between the Judicial Reform and Constitution in China

司法改革不能脱离宪法进行。宪法对司法改革具有启动功能、指引功能和规范功能,同时符合宪法的司法改革对宪法价值的张扬具有重要意义。司法改革必须以宪法价值的回归作为前提,并以此作为价值指导,正确处理改革违宪与合理性问题,按宪法配置司法改革权,并发挥法院在宪法监督中的应有功能。

China＇s judicial reform cannot be conducted without the guidance of constitution. Constitution plays an initiative, directory and regulatory function in judicial reform and its value will be enhanced by judicial reform if judicial reform is constitutional. Therefore, the judicial reform shall be guided and conducted in the light of the value of constitution. The issue of unconstitutionality and reasonability of judicial reform shall be properly handled. The power of judicial reform shall be exercised within the reign of constitution. Meanwhile, the court shall play its role in constitutional supervision.