Abstract
Extract: Judicial activism versus judicial restraint is a perennial theme in legal literature. Based on the principle of separation of powers, judicial activism frequently carries a negative connotation, while judicial restraint is championed as the antidote for unbridled discretion. Since China launched economic reforms in the late 1970s, the Chinese judiciary has undertaken various reforms, especially in terms of the qualification of judges, the judicial processed and the role of the court in society.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Legal Innovations in Asia Judicial Lawmaking and the Influence of Comparative Law |
| Editors | J O Haley, T Takenaka |
| Place of Publication | Cheltenham, UK |
| Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Pages | 164-179 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781783472796 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
