The paper aims to compare the levels ofa＇ust Caucasians, African Americans, Hispanics, and other minority groups have in state courts. The paper presents four hypothesize which contend that African Americans, Hispani...The paper aims to compare the levels ofa＇ust Caucasians, African Americans, Hispanics, and other minority groups have in state courts. The paper presents four hypothesize which contend that African Americans, Hispanics, and other minority groups have lower levels of trust in state courts in comparison to Caucasians. Using data from a 2001 Justice at Stake Public Survey, a multivariate regression analysis was performed to assess the validity of each hypothesis. The variable for Race/Ethnicity was used as a baseline allowing for the comparison of levels of trust among each racial/ethnic group. The findings indicate that African Americans have a lower level of trust in state courts in comparison to their Caucasian and other minority counterparts and vice versa. Surprisingly, Hispanics were found to have no more or less trust in state courts when compared to Caucasians, African Americans, and other minority groups. Further research regarding trust in state courts should be carried out in both African American and Hispanic communities. Lastly, it is noteworthy to mention that the data set contained some limitations, such as its age and the exclusion of＂Asian＂ in the racial/ethnic categories.展开更多
The right of minors to express their opinions in family litigations refers to minors,who have a certain degree of mental capacity and assertiveness,having the right to express their opinions on the arrangements or dec...The right of minors to express their opinions in family litigations refers to minors,who have a certain degree of mental capacity and assertiveness,having the right to express their opinions on the arrangements or decisions related to themselves when the courts handle familial litigation cases involving their interests,and to request the courts hear their opinions.In essence,the right of minors to express their opinions in family litigations belongs to the basic procedural rights of minors as well as judicial beneficiary rights.As for the protection of the right of minors to express their opinions in family litigations,recognizing the status of minors as independent subjects of rights is the logical premise,the procedural guarantee for the rights of the substantive parties involved is the direct cause,and ensuring the best interests of children is the fundamental reason.In order to protect the right of minors to express their opinions in family litigations,China should standardize the mechanisms for judges to hear the opinions of minors directly,improve the mechanisms for family investigators,and establish mechanisms for representing the interests of minors.展开更多
China signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990, and the National People＇s Congress, China＇s highest legislature, ratified it in 1992. In 1991, the Law of the People＇s Republic of Chin...China signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990, and the National People＇s Congress, China＇s highest legislature, ratified it in 1992. In 1991, the Law of the People＇s Republic of China on Protection of Juveniles was promulgated, followed by publication of the law of the People＇s Republic of China on Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency. Acting in accordance with these and other laws, people＇s courts across the country have spared no effort to protect the minor citizens in the course of adjudication.展开更多
文摘The paper aims to compare the levels ofa＇ust Caucasians, African Americans, Hispanics, and other minority groups have in state courts. The paper presents four hypothesize which contend that African Americans, Hispanics, and other minority groups have lower levels of trust in state courts in comparison to Caucasians. Using data from a 2001 Justice at Stake Public Survey, a multivariate regression analysis was performed to assess the validity of each hypothesis. The variable for Race/Ethnicity was used as a baseline allowing for the comparison of levels of trust among each racial/ethnic group. The findings indicate that African Americans have a lower level of trust in state courts in comparison to their Caucasian and other minority counterparts and vice versa. Surprisingly, Hispanics were found to have no more or less trust in state courts when compared to Caucasians, African Americans, and other minority groups. Further research regarding trust in state courts should be carried out in both African American and Hispanic communities. Lastly, it is noteworthy to mention that the data set contained some limitations, such as its age and the exclusion of＂Asian＂ in the racial/ethnic categories.
基金the National Social Science Fund’s late-stage funded project“Research on the Realization of Family Justice”(Project Approval Number 22FFXB016)directed by the author.
文摘The right of minors to express their opinions in family litigations refers to minors,who have a certain degree of mental capacity and assertiveness,having the right to express their opinions on the arrangements or decisions related to themselves when the courts handle familial litigation cases involving their interests,and to request the courts hear their opinions.In essence,the right of minors to express their opinions in family litigations belongs to the basic procedural rights of minors as well as judicial beneficiary rights.As for the protection of the right of minors to express their opinions in family litigations,recognizing the status of minors as independent subjects of rights is the logical premise,the procedural guarantee for the rights of the substantive parties involved is the direct cause,and ensuring the best interests of children is the fundamental reason.In order to protect the right of minors to express their opinions in family litigations,China should standardize the mechanisms for judges to hear the opinions of minors directly,improve the mechanisms for family investigators,and establish mechanisms for representing the interests of minors.
文摘China signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990, and the National People＇s Congress, China＇s highest legislature, ratified it in 1992. In 1991, the Law of the People＇s Republic of China on Protection of Juveniles was promulgated, followed by publication of the law of the People＇s Republic of China on Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency. Acting in accordance with these and other laws, people＇s courts across the country have spared no effort to protect the minor citizens in the course of adjudication.
