Review and Reflection on the Construction of Rule of Law in the New China

Author: Li Long
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: In the mid-20th century, the inaugural cannon fire celebrated the joy of the People's Liberation of China, but also marked the arduous journey of building the rule of law in the new China. After more than 50 years of twists and turns and moments of clarity, a group of scholars paused to look back, deeply reflecting, and their thoughts converged in this book. The book is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 1, Introduction; Chapter 2, Review and Reflection on the Abolition of the "Six Legal Codes"; Chapter 3, The Great Debate on the Relationship Between Rule of Law and Rule by Man; Chapter 4, Between Text and Reality: A Review and Reflection on the "May Fourth Constitution"; Chapter 5, The Judicial Reform Movement of 1952-1953; Chapter 6, Legal Discussion on the Hu Feng Group Case; Chapter 7, Legal Reflections on the Zhang Zhixin Case; Chapter 8, From Criminal Governance to Criminal Rule of Law: China's Criminal Legislation Since 1949; Chapter 9, Review and Reflection on the "Strict Punishment Campaign" of 1983; Chapter 10, Historical Review and Reflection on the Legislation of the Basic Civil Laws of the New China; Chapter 11, Review and Comparison of Three Marriage Laws Since the Founding of the New China; Chapter 12, Review and Reflection on Several Controversial Economic Law Issues Since the Founding of the New China; Chapter 13, Review and Reflection on the Procedural Laws of the New China.