A Probe into the Issue of Socialist Rule of Law and the Reform of Legal System

The CPC Central Committee with Comrade Hu Jintao as the general secretary puts forward the new concept of socialist rule of law, which is the great ideological and theoretical achievement of China’s reform and opening up and socialist construction. From the concrete connotation, this article analyzes the formation of the socialist rule of law. The unique social and historical conditions, the progress of social civilization, the increasing public awareness of the rule of law, the pursuit and sublimation of the rule of law experience of the ruling party contributed to the establishment and development of the socialist concept of rule of law. At the same time, it is suggested that the rule of law should be popularized in the whole society, and the socialist rule of law can be transformed into the conscious action of the ruling party, state organs, social organizations and all citizens, so that the concept of socialist rule of law will truly attract and benefit the masses. The great practice of the people.

Forty Years' Construction of Rule of Law and the Legalization of Human Rights Protection in China

A market economy requires the individual rights of citizens be protected, and that the exercising of those rights be regulated, whose realization depends on the legalization of human rights protection On the one hand, individual rights must be protected by law On the other hand, a law-based society needs to be built so the boundaries of individual rights are clear, the exercising of those rights are regulated, conflicts between rights can be resolved through the courts, and the personal infringement of others’ rights and the overall interests of the society is prohibited by law During the 40 years of China’s ref orm and opening-up in China, the promotion of the legal protection of human rights mainly lies in three aspects: first, the important role of the rule of law plays in protecting human rights has been clarified; second, the four steps of the rule of law(scientific legislation, strict law enforcement, judicial justice and observance of the law by all Chinese citizens) have been strengthened to safeguard human rights fully and effectively; third, the Chinese human rights system under the rule of law has gradually been aligned with international norms.

Democracy on the Road toward the Rule of Law Started from Umbrella Movement

This paper had started its words from the hot current Umbrella Movement in Hongkong, with putting forward the questions that ＂ What is the democracy？ ＂ and ＂ How should the democracy develop？ ＂ . And then, it had reviewed the historical development of the concept of democracy, on that basis, it had explored the socialist democratic system in China and analyzed the dilemmas in the construction of socialist democracy. And it gave the responses to questions in the beginning of the article and explained the reasons in details. At the last, some notes on the construction of democracy in China＇ s journey toward rule of law were written in this article.

Discussion on the Logical Coordination between Legal Theory and Legal Practice——from the Perspective of the Legal Basis of NPC5s Discussion and Decisiomaking Power on Major Issues

The decision of local people's congresses to discuss major issues is a basic right granted to local people's congresses by the Chinese Constitution and laws.However,in practice,the implementation of the power of deliberation of major issues by local people's congresses is worrying.By applying the theory of Chinese traditionalism and unity in the theory of law,the theory of"sovereignty in the people"in the social contract theory of Western natural law school,Austin's"legal command theory55 in Western positivist law and Hart's"recognition""Rules theory"to argue that the integrity of rights necessarily involves the dual factors of decision-making and execution.At the same time,the existence and operation of the law always reflects the development of the political system.The realistic political situation requires us to make more precise and meticulous refinement of the external form and specific technical links of the legal system,and to coordinate the rules to make up the legal theory and Conflicts and conflicts in legal practice help to reform social institutions.

On Edward Coke＇ s Constitutional Thought and the Value of the Traditional Chinese Legal Thoughts

Coke was undoubtedly a milestone in the history of the legal thoughts in Britain and even in the whole western world.Coke stressed the restriction of royalty and the suprem e status of the common law.In the British Parliament’s struggle against the monarchy in the 17th century,he put forward the creative constitutional ideas about independence of judges and judicial review,advocating the protection of due process and the civil rights,which provided valuable ideological inspiration especially for the development of judicial review and the due process in the U.S.C onstitution.Just as the saying goes,"the old farmland would grow out new grain",looking back on traditional legal thoughts is im portant to the construction of a legal country for the present China.

A Programmatic Document for Strengthening Legal Education and Legal Theory Research in the New Era: Interpretation of the Opinions on Strengthening Legal Education and Legal Theory Research in the New Era

The release of the Opinions on Strengthening Legal Education and Legal Theory Research in the New Era(hereinafter referred to as the“Opinions”)is a milestone in the history of legal education since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.Standing at a new historical starting point for exercising law-based governance on all fronts and advancing the rule of law in China,this document outlines new development goals for legal education and legal theory research in the new era from both short-term and long-term perspectives.It adheres to the guidance of XI Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era,and puts forward the principles of upholding and strengthening the overall leadership under the Communist Party of China,adhering to the scientific guidance of XI Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law,accomplishing the core task of economic development and serving the overall interests of the country,fostering virtue through education and cultivating talent with both moral quality and legal literacy,following the objective law,and integrating the underlying tenets of Marxism with China’s realities and the fine traditional Chinese culture,thus establishing the principles for the new development of legal education and legal theory research in the new era.It proposes to strengthen top-level design and strategic arrangements,promote the reform and improvement of the law school system,accelerate the improvement of the legal education system,and innovatively develop the legal theory research system.Therefore,a new development landscape for legal education and legal theory research in the new era has been established.The Opinions clearly stipulates the leadership system,management system,and coordination mechanism for legal education and legal theory research,and creates a new development system for legal education and legal theory research in the new era.

On the Establishment of Chinese Self-Independent Knowledge System of Legal Science

Constructing the Chinese self-independent knowledge system of legal science is a great project to adapt Marxist legal science to the Chinese context and the needs of our times in the new era, a profound revolution in the field of legal science, a precursor and foundation for constructing a system of legal science with Chinese characteristics, an urgent need to train high-quality legal talents with both virtues and talents, and an inevitable requirement for promoting the Chinese path to the modernization of the rule of law. To carry out such a systematic project, it is imperative to focus on the seven basic principles and scientific methods that include adhering to the ideological guidance of XI Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law. The theory of the system of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics, which is the cornerstone for the development of the Chinese self-independent knowledge system of legal science, has provided a necessary and much-needed theoretical paradigm for the development of the Chinese self independent knowledge system of legal science, has led to the innovative development of legal theory with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and will continue to do it.

Strengthening Research on the Basic Legal Theory and Adapting Marxist Jurisprudence to the Chinese Context and the Needs of the Times

Innovative development of the legal theory research system requires strengthening research on the basic theory of law. Promoting research on the basic principles of Marxist jurisprudence is the fundamental premise for adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times. XI Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law is the fundamental criterion for the innovative development of the basic theory of law of contemporary China in the new era, and the adaptation of Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times is the essential requirement for the innovative breakthrough of the basic theory of law of contemporary China.

On the Theory of Chinese Legal Education in the New Era

The Central Committee of the Community Party of China with Comrade XI Jinping at its core has made strategic thinking and top-level design for Chinese legal education in the new era, put forward a series of new concepts, ideas and strategies that are epochal, iconic, and original, and created a scientific and modernized theory of Chinese legal education in the new era. The theory on Chinese legal education for the new era, as an important part of XI Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, profoundly answers significant questions about the orientation, goal, status, relationship, management, and system of Chinese legal education in the new era, and guides us to build a leading country in legal education.

Building an Academic System of Legal Science with Chinese Characteristics

The report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) pointed out that problems are the voice of the times, and answering the problems and guiding the solutions are the fundamental tasks of theories. To continually promote theoretical innovation on the basis of practice and to write a new chapter on adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times, it is necessary to persist in problem orientation. Therefore, it is a requirement for the implementation of the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the CPC to engage in intellectual inquiry with respect to meta-jurisprudence, and, based on that, pursue the target of building an academic system of legal science with Chinese characteristics. There are two main types of problems in meta-jurisprudence. The first is ideological resources, which asks what kinds of ideas shape the direction, foresight, and preferences of legal scholars. The second is the analytic framework, which asks how to tell the different kinds of legal issues apart, finish building the system, choose the best ways to argue, and make strong arguments. Only by starting from the problems of meta-jurisprudence and adhering to the guidance of XI Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, by combining China's specific rule-of-law practice with fine traditional Chinese legal culture, and by learning from international experience, can the mission of building an academic system of legal science with Chinese characteristics be achieved.

Timberland Investing and Private Property Rights in the United States of America

Investments in rural land for agriculture, timber, and other natural resource purposes occur frequently and globally. Fundamental principles of liberty and property found in the United States of America’s (“US”) legal system, from its origins to recent US Supreme Court decisions, continue to positively benefit holders of real estate in the Southern US, through a deep-rooted public policy of supporting private property rights and rural economic development. This stable rule of law enhances the long-term adaptability and sustainability of timberland as an asset class. This article is a commentary. It combines legal research methodology with the observations and conclusions of the authors. Its purpose is to demonstrate that the existence of alienable, documentable ownership, and related property rights create inherent stability and security. These principles form the basis of a culture that is defined by the rule of law and is “open for business.” This business mindset is particularly prevalent in the Southern US.

The Rule of Law in Foreign-Related Affairs and Associated Talent Cultivation in China

Advancing the rule of law in domestic and foreign-related affairs in a coordinated manner is a significant strategic measure put forward by the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government amid global changes of a magnitude not seen in a century.It is an important content of XI Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law and also a new practice facing China's highlevel opening up.To further explore and clarify the basic theory and approach of cultivating high-quality talents in the rule of law in foreign-related affairs,this article analyzes and summarizes the practice of foreign-related rule of law in the context of globalization.This is done from the perspectives of territory,normative,subject,and legal application dimensions.Key factors include the significant differences in official languages and legal cultures between jurisdictions,the closure of the legal profession admission mechanisms,and the inter-disciplinary requirements for talents praticing the rule of law in foreignrelated affairs.For this reason,the path for talent cultivation in this field in China for the new era can be explored through clarifying requirements for training and qualification,strengthening international cooperation,and building a multi-level mechanism for the cultivation and utilization of talents practicing the rule of law in foreign-related affairs.

The Approach to Chinese Modernization of the Rule of Law

The essence of Chinese modernization of the rule of law is to promote a modern legal system in China.The approach to Chinese modernization of the rule of law refers to the Chinese approach to promoting a modern legal system.By comprehensively reviewing the history and reality,theory and practice,and actual and desirable aspects of Chinese modernization of the rule of law,we can summarize the Chinese approach to promoting a modern legal system.This approach containssvariouselements,including a leadership system for the rule of law with centralized and unified leadership by the Central Committee of Communist Party of China,a rule of law virtue principle of putting the people first,a functional orientation of the rule of law toward national governance,and a historical-legal consciousness that inherits fine traditional Chinese legal culture.These key elements play a prominent role and can effectively showcase the Chinese approach to promoting a modern legal system.Describing such a Chinese approach not only helps to summarize the fundamental experience of Chinese modernization of the rule of law but also showcases the Chinese logic and Chinese characteristics in this modernization process.

习近平法治思想中的“中华法系”概念

中华法系萌生发展于中华大地,为千百年来国家治理与社会运行作出了重要贡献。但作为一个法学概念,“中华法系”发端于19世纪末传入中国的“法族”概念,其内涵在中华民族艰辛探索法治道路过程中经历了长期建构与重构。法系与法律系统、法律体系,法律、道德及其相互关系,发展方向、未来命运及其决定因素是“中华法系”概念演进过程中形成的基本论题,最终表达的是中国法治的过去和未来如何在法治实践中获得存在的意义。“中华法系”概念百余年演进历程中围绕基本论题展开的讨论,表征着概念本身所具有的民族性、实践性与时代性。习近平总书记全面回顾了“中华法系”概念的演进历程与基本论题,深刻揭示了其丰富的制度内涵、思想内涵与文明内涵,并赋予其新的时代意义。习近平法治思想中的“中华法系”概念具有鲜明的主体性、范式性、引领性,是具有标识意义的重要概念。

论习近平法治思想与自主法学知识体系建构

习近平法治思想是建构中国自主法学知识体系的指导思想和理论基础,具有世界观和方法论指引功能、法学学科体系优化功能、法学范畴体系完善功能、法学理论体系创新功能。其中,世界观和方法论指引功能,体现为引领法学知识体系建构坚持实事求是、守正创新、推陈出新、融通中外、系统思维、胸怀天下等原则。法学学科体系优化功能,体现为推进法学基础学科转型升级、法学新兴学科创建发展、法学交叉学科发展、涉外法学学科完善。法学范畴体系完善功能,体现为推动完善法学基本范畴体系、公法学范畴体系、私法学范畴体系、程序法学范畴体系、涉外法学范畴体系。法学理论体系创新功能,体现为推动法律学、法治学、法理学的理论体系创新。

论涉外法治关系的法理结构及实践意义

本文从一个全新的法理视角来阐释从党的十八届四中全会《中共中央关于全面推进依法治国若干重大问题的决定》(以下简称《决定》)提出的“加强涉外法律工作”到党的十九届四中全会《中共中央关于坚持和完善中国特色社会主义制度推进国家治理体系和治理能力现代化若干重大问题的决定》(以下简称《决定》)确定的“加强涉外法治工作”政策术语演变背后的法理依据,并对作为习近平法治思想核心要义之一的“坚持统筹国内法治和涉外法治”的法理内涵进行了创新意义上的解读,其基本分析方法就是打破了传统法理学使用的法律关系概念的逻辑界限,用法理内涵和外延更加丰富的法治关系的概念来分析“统筹”国内法治和涉外法治关系中的各种法律问题,主张应当把制定法规则与法律秩序效果有机结合起来综合性地判断一个主权国家的法治状态,不能仅仅将研究视野停留在制定法规则占优势的传统法理上。本文在分析法治关系概念的建构功能时指出,在涉外法治关系体系中,法治关系的构成要素至少应当分为九个方面,包括法律规则要素、法律关系主体要素、法律关系客体要素、法律关系内容要素(主要是权利义务关系)、法律关系时空要素、法律关系手段要素、法律关系目的要素、法律关系效力要素和法律关系秩序要素。上述九个方面的法治关系构成要素只要其中一个类型的要素中包含“涉外”因素,那么,这种法治关系就具有了“涉外法治关系”的特性,就必须从整体上来协调法律关系中的法律规则与法律秩序之间的价值要求,统筹基于传统法律关系理论形成的“国内法治”与根据法治关系理论产生的“涉外法治”,以具有实效性的“法治”价值来保证涉外法律工作的制度化、规范化,不断提高涉外工作法治化水平。

我国法治体系建设中的立法质量评估与分析——基于2020年28省份法学专家的调研数据

从中国特色社会主义法律体系建设进入法治体系建设的新时代,立法质量成为法治建设的重要内容。从法理角度观察,我国立法质量建设不是从无到有的建设,而是提升法律规范性品质的建设,为此要构建一套符合我国法治建设实际的立法质量评估体系。基于详实的问卷调查数据,本评估体系将立法质量判断标准建立在指标得分及指标之间内在逻辑的双重基础之上,改变了以往仅凭指标简单加权平均来评估立法成效的方式,实现了立法整体发展水平和立法中各项要素发展情况的刻度化测评,从而有助于把握立法规律和现状,准确评估当前立法水平,以提升立法的规范性品质。

从“法制”到“法治”:改革开放以来我国家庭教育政策的演进逻辑与推进路径

家庭教育政策是规范与支持家庭教育发展的重要工具,是推进我国家庭家教家风建设的重要手段。改革开放以来,我国家庭教育政策经历了以边缘性探索为中心的萌芽发展阶段、以系统性规划为抓手的改革发展阶段和以体系化建设为重点的深入发展阶段。在此过程中,其动力机制、价值取向、实施过程保障及话语规则均有其独特的演进逻辑。家庭教育法治化是我国教育治理现代化的必然要求,在未来的发展中我国家庭教育从“法制”走向“法治”,可采取以下推进路径:形成强化基础建设、优质均衡发展的政策动力机制,秉持兼顾个体与社会、协调多元利益的政策价值取向,深化加强顶层设计、完善组织建设的政策实施过程保障,体现深入了解民情、广泛反映民意的政策话语规则。

习近平法治思想融入高职思政课的意蕴、困境与对策

将习近平法治思想融入高职思政课教学,对于落实立德树人根本任务、坚定法治自信、培育高职学生法治素养和对标职业教育人才培养意义深远。在习近平法治思想融入高职思政课的教学具体过程中,存在内容、形式和效果等现实困境,应以习近平法治思想为引领培育法治思维,提升法治素养;以横纵两维度打破教学设计藩篱,整合教学内容;以“八个相统一”为指导推动各种教学方法创新,提升教学实效。

习近平法治思想中的重大实践创新及形成机制

系统归纳、提炼习近平法治思想中的重大实践创新及其背后所遵循的理性生产机制具有重要意义。习近平法治思想实践创新的根本前提是习近平总书记在马克思主义实践观指引下,以政治家的高屋建瓴、思想家的磅礴力量对法治中国的形势与战略进行的准确分析和深刻判断。习近平法治思想中的重大实践创新主要表现在全面依法治国的思维方式重大创新、全面依法治国的总体布局重大创新、全面依法治国适应新时代鲜明特征的重大创新等三个方面,形成了具有原创性的实践创新机制。这些机制创新作用于典型场景,为全面依法治国发生历史性变革、取得历史性成就提供了重要保障。习近平法治思想实践创新具有重大意义与显著优势,在未来更多的法治课题上,习近平法治思想的实践创新伟力还将发挥更多的破题、引领作用,需要通过习近平法治思想中自主实践知识体系的转型来进一步把握未来各种法治实践场景中蕴含的新规律,推动知识转型。