论量刑建议“听取意见”协商模式的独立功能

The Independent Function of the Consultation Mode of Listening to Opinions in Sentencing Proposal

认罪认罚从宽中的协商设定是疑难议题,我国当前量刑建议制度确立了“听取意见”协商模式。因为历史和现实的原因,量刑建议制度的功能较为单一,致使“听取意见”协商模式的功能也被局限。该模式虽然不是典型的协商性司法,但属于对抗式司法和协商式司法的关键过渡,是符合国情的较优选择。当前应当关注到“听取意见”协商模式在消弭实体处分的规范性缺陷、吸纳社会不满情绪、促成检察全局工作等方面的多重独立功能,特别是能够赋予认罪认罚从宽处理轻罪案件更多的合理性,同时也可为我国真正走向协商性司法打下坚实基础。

It is a difficult issue to design consultation system for the lenient punishment in case of the admission of guilt and the acceptance of punishment. We have established the mode of "listening to the opinions". Due to historical and realistic reasons, the function of sentencing proposal system is onefold. As a result, the function of "listening to the opinions" negotiation mode is also limited. Although the model is not a typical deliberative judicature, it belongs to the key transition of adversarial judicature and deliberative judicature. It is the best choice in line with the national conditions. The mode of "listening to the opinions" have multiple independent functions, such as eliminating the inadequacy of criminal law, absorbing social discontent, and promoting the work of procuratorial organs. It is more reasonable to grant leniency to those who plead guilty and deal with misdemeanor cases. We think this mode is beneficial to lay a foundation for China to embark on consultative justice.