Reform,Evolution and Reflections on the Rule of Law Construction in Rural China——A Study Based on Texts Analysis of Agricultural-related Laws and Regulation from 1949 to 2022
In order to analyze the development process,achievements,and existing issues of rule of law construction in rural China since its founding,this study focuses on the historical practices of rule of law construction in rural China from 1949 to 2022.This research utilizes methods such as textual analysis and historical research to summarize the achievements of rule of law construction in different periods in rural China.The first phase was after the establishment of New China up to the eve of the reform and opening-up(1949-1978),where law construction in rural China had characteristics of class distinctions;the second phase was from after the reform and opening-up to the eve of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(1978-2012),where law construction in rural China was closely integrated with policies;the third phase has been since 2012,which is the new era for law construction in rural China(2012-),exhibiting great richness and systematic qualities.The construction of law rural China has developed rapidly and achieved numerous accomplishments,yet it also faces multiple challenges such as the lack of systematization in legislation,insufficient supervision,and inadequate professionalism.To promote law construction in rural China,this study proposes following suggestions:perfect the legislative system to enrich rural law system;clarify governance structures to strengthen legal supervision;enhance legal awareness and promote legal education.
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