科学研究自由的法律评价──兼议“法律应否对科学研究设置禁区?”

Legal Appreciation of the Freedom of Scientific Research Activities

科学研究活动正以前所未有的规模、速度和力度影响着人类社会，科学技术的利弊二重性也日益明显。科学研究自由的内涵与边界有待科学地界定。作为关涉人类前途与命运、维护社会基本权益与秩序的行为规范，法律应该对科学研究自由作出评价，进行限定。法律的目的不是废除或限制科学研究自由，而是保护和扩大科学研究自由。

Scientific research activities, with their advantages as well as their disadvantages, are now becoming the most important factors of the development of human society. The contents and the frontiers of scientific research freedom shall be appreciated and clarified by law. Law aims at protecting and enlarging scientific research freedom, rather than limiting or depriving it.