论中国古代司法理念的变迁——对司法人性化的历史考察

ON THE CHANGE OF JUDICIAL IDEA IN ANCIENT CHINA A Study of the Judicial Humanization from History

中国古代法律制度中的恤刑、慎刑和恤狱的司法原则彰显了人性化的因素和理念,古代人性化司法理念的变迁历经了萌芽、发展和近代转型三个阶段,其渐变有其深刻的社会动因。人性化的司法理念体现了古代对人的生命的关注和人权的保护,促进了古代司法的文明与进步,它为现代司法人性化制度的构建提供了宝贵的价值取向和不可缺失的法律文化渊源。

Judicial principles of charitable penalty, prudent penalty and charitable prison in Ancient legal system in China show humane factors and ideas. Change of humane justice idea in Ancient includes three stages： origin, development and modem transformation. It changes gradually because of deep social reasons. Humane judicial idea reflects that ancient law cares about human lives and protects human rights. It promotes ancient judicial civilization and progress. It provides establishing modem humane judicial system with precious value and essential law culture origin.