【IAS】UM Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture – Professor Zuoxiang Liu: “Norm Systems in Contemporary China: Theory and Institutional Structure” was successfully conducted
【高研院】澳大傑出訪問學者講座系列 - 劉作翔教授: ”當代中國的規範體系：理論與制度結構“圓滿舉行
The UM Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture organized by the Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) was successfully held on November 12th. Professor Liu Zuoxiang, Distinguished Professor of College of Philosophy, Law and Political Science from Shanghai Normal University, was invited to lecture on the theme of “Norm Systems in Contemporary China: Theory and Institutional Structure”. Professor Yu Xingzhong, Chair Professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Macau and Director of IAS, was invited to be the moderator.
At the beginning of the lecture, Professor Liu elaborated on the concept of the governance of modern countries and societies. Legal norms, party regulations, party policies, state policies, and social norms are the types of norms objectively existing in contemporary Chinese society. He explored the functions and interrelationships of these norms in society and pointed out that there are complex interactions between various norm systems. All norm systems should follow the principles of the constitution and laws.
By comparing Kelsen’s Hierarchy of Norms, Professor Liu emphasized the uniqueness of the norm systems in Contemporary China, which extends beyond legal norms to encompass the entire social norm systems, reflecting the coexistence of diverse norms and the dominance of the rule of law.
During the feedback session, Professor Yu Xingzhong expressed gratitude for this lecture and highlighted the classification of the norm systems and the interrelationships among the various norms. He pointed out the comparison between China’s norm reality and Kelsen’s theory, which provides a clear theoretical framework and stimulates the participants’ in-depth thinking.
Professor Shui Bing praised the lecture for its detailed analysis and effective use of materials. He highlighted the clarity of the presentation as a valuable model. At the same time, he mentioned that many law students came to the lecture, emphasizing the source and functional division of the norm system and believing that legal norms are a dynamic leading edge.
The Q&A session sparked engaging discussions among participants. Professor Liu emphasized the need to analyze family rules for their value and the importance of open judicial interpretations for effective implementation. He also highlighted that party regulations and policies are important within the norm systems and should align with legal principles to maintain coherence under the law.
The lecture not only provided participants with a theoretical framework but also inspired new perspectives for future research and practice.
Last but not the least, we would like to extend our gratitude again to the Research Services and Knowledge Transfer Office (RSKTO) for their support and assistance of the Distinguished Visiting Scholar Scheme.
11月12日，由人文社科高等研究院（高研院）主辦的澳大傑出訪問學者講座系列邀請了上海師範大學法治與人權研究所所長劉作翔教授，進行了主題為“當代中國的規範體系：理論與制度結構”的分享。講座由澳門大學法學院環球法律學系講座教授兼高研院院長於興中教授擔任主持人。
講座伊始，劉教授詳細闡述了現代國家治理中的“規範體系”概念，涵蓋法律規範、黨內法規、國家政策和社會規範，探討了這些規範在社會中的功能及相互關係。他指出，各規範體系之間存在複雜的互動，黨的宏觀政策對其他體系具有指導作用，所有規範體系應遵循憲法和法律原則。
通過對比凱爾森的規範等級體系，劉教授強調了當代中國規範體系的獨特性，研究範圍不僅限於法律規範，擴展至整個社會的規範體系，體現了多元規範的共存。
討論環節中，於興中教授強調了當代中國規範體系的分類及其相互關係，並對比凱爾森理論，提供了清晰的理論框架，激發了與會者對相關議題的深入思考。
稅兵教授分享了他的見解，他指出，雖然講座涉及宏大的主題，但劉教授分析細緻，材料充分，文字樸實且研究扎實，表達嚴謹，值得大家學習。同時，他強調了規範體系的來源和功能劃分，認為法律規範是一個動態的前端。
問答環節引發了與會者的積極討論。劉教授指出，家規需通過分析提煉其價值，並強調司法解釋的開放性以確保有效實施。此外關於黨內法規、國家政策與社會規範之間的關係，劉教授強調，黨內法規在規範體系中至關重要，法律與黨內法規的協調需遵循法律原則。
這次講座不僅為與會者提供了理論框架，也為未來的研究和實踐開闢了新視角。
最後，我們再次感謝研究服務及知識轉移辦公室（RSKTO）在澳大傑出訪問學者計劃中給予的支持和幫助。
