论我国量刑程序独立的改革之路

On reform path of independence of sentencing procedure in China

量刑程序改革一直是刑事诉讼程序改革的重要内容。无论在理论探讨上还是审判实践中,量刑程序改革都备受瞩目。在多年的理论研究和实践试点中,我国量刑程序独立改革依然没有收到显著效果。由于缺乏配套的诉讼规则,我国量刑程序独立改革不能简单地沿袭英美法系的做法,而应寻找适合本土实际的改革措施。具体来说,应当在保持现有审判模式的前提下辅以其他有效措施,规范法官的量刑活动,切实改变控辩双方地位不对等的现状。

The reform of sentencing procedure is always an important content of the reform of criminal proceeding.Whether in theoretical discussion or judicial practice,the reform of sentencing procedure is the focus of attention.After many years of theoretical study and practical test,the reform of independence of sentencing procedure in China has no obvious effects yet.Due to the lack of corresponding litigation rules,the reform of independence of sentencing procedure in China can not simply copy the model of Anglo-American law system.Reform measures should be found which are appropriate for local situation.Specifically,the existing mode of judgement should be maintained with assistance of other effective measures,namely,the sentencing activity of judges should be regulated,and the status quo of unequal situation of plaintiffs and defendants should be changed effectively.