Emergency Legal System (Research on Legal Issues of Emergency Response Mechanisms)

Author: Han Dayuan, edited by Mo Yuchuan
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The book "Emergency Legal System Theory—Research on Legal Issues of Emergency Response Mechanisms," edited by Professor Han Dayuan and Professor Mo Yuchuan from the Center for Constitutional and Administrative Law, was published by the Law Press in August 2005. It is the final outcome of a special commissioned project under the National Social Science Fund and a sub-project under the National Natural Science Foundation, as well as a special commissioned project by the General Office of the State Council Legal Affairs. The book consists of five parts: Preface, Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Appendices, totaling 580,000 words. The Preface is the main report of the project, providing an overview of the basic concepts and characteristics of emergency legal systems, the current status, features, and trends of emergency legal systems abroad, and an analysis of the current status and countermeasures of emergency legal systems in China. It presents some basic research conclusions and improvement suggestions. Part One is the theoretical research section, focusing on the research methods, basic categories, fundamental principles, main functions, and legislative models of emergency legal systems. It offers the authors' perspectives on controversial and weak areas in theoretical research on emergency legal systems. Part Two is the empirical research section, examining the current status, features, and trends of crisis management and emergency legal systems in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, and Russia. It emphasizes the institutional positioning, historical development, and current evaluation of China's emergency legal system, analyzing China's emergency response system, mechanisms, and specific institutions. Based on this, it proposes goals, principles, priorities, and countermeasures for the development of China's emergency legal system. Part Three is the case study section on emergency legal systems, focusing on the impact of the SARS crisis on Chinese society and economy and the legal response mechanisms. It conducts research on issues such as the protection of citizens' rights to life and property and the use of administrative guidance measures during the SARS crisis management, proposing solutions. The Appendices include the "Emergency State Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft Proposal by Renmin University of China Experts)" and its drafting notes, an analysis report and questionnaire samples for "Measures for SARS Prevention and Control," an overview of emergency management institutions and civil defense and disaster management in some countries, the first Chinese translations of emergency laws in some countries, and main references for emergency legal system research. The authors have conducted analyses in the above aspects, drawn research conclusions, proposed solutions, and provided references. This book is of great theoretical reference value and practical guiding significance for correctly understanding, gradually improving, and in-depth researching China's emergency legal system. It is suitable for readers and references, including staff of national agencies, enterprises, and social organizations, experts and scholars from teaching and research institutions, as well as informed individuals and students concerned with the development of China's crisis management and emergency legal systems.