Judicial Corruption and Social Unrest (1928-1949)

Author: Zhang Renshan
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Whether justice is fair or not, and the extent of judicial corruption, directly reflects the strength or weakness of a country and a government's social control capabilities. It also reveals the level of public recognition of state power, thereby influencing social change. During the Nanjing National Government period, judicial corruption went hand in hand with political corruption. Judicial corruption stemmed from political corruption, exacerbating it. Judicial corruption led to a crisis in public legal faith, causing the loss of popular support and resulting in social chaos. The lessons of history are not far away; they can serve as a teacher. The various phenomena and underlying causes of judicial corruption during the Republic of China era have not been eradicated in contemporary society and may even be on the rise again. Reflecting on the historical lessons of judicial corruption during the Republic of China era can provide insights for combating judicial corruption in today's society.