徘徊在限权与放权之间——社会转型时期对司法理念的探索

Lingering between Centralization and Decentralization: Examination of Judicial Philosophy in Social Transformation Period

为应对转型时期社会对司法的需求,最高人民法院提出了"能动司法"理念,各级人民法院积极践行,取得了成效,并引发了广泛关注和讨论。能动司法实践中,司法权无序扩张影响了司法的公信力,但能动司法依然是社会转型时期中国的现实选择。我们应当客观评价能动司法理念,承认能动司法的限度,防止能动带来的负面影响。探寻新的司法理念,以继续推进司法体制改革适应社会发展。

To satisfy social demand for legal assistance in transformation period, the Supreme People＇ s Court introduced ＂judicial activism＂ that yielded some results in the practice of people＇ s courts at various levels and also caused extensive concern. In practice, though excessive expansion of judicial power might impair credibility of the judiciary, judicial activism is nonetheless a realistic choice in social transformation period. We should objectively evaluate judicial activism, admit demerits and shun its reverse effects. Further, new judicial philosophy should be explored so as to keep pushing forward judicial system reform.