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長谷川 史明

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.13, pp.133-151, 2006-12-26 (Released:2018-01-10)

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Although Western constitutionalism has little to do with a written constitution, since the Meiji Era constitutional theorists in Japan have concentrated their studies mainly on the written constitutional Code or documents. So, it tends to overlooked that modern constitutionalism originated in medieval constitutional thought, especially Christian doctrines and the rule of law tradition. I think that the following two stands form the central factors of the Western constitutionalism. First, arbitrary power-exercised by the power-holders should be denied and rejected. And secondly, in order to restrict the exercise of such arbitrary power, the rule of law should be available and applied. In this essay, I concentrate my attention on the Western characteristic Weltanschauung or Ontologie, that is to say, "All things are created by the Creator", and attempt to point out that Roman Catholic Church offered a notion of the separation of the power-holder and the decision-maker. And probably, this notion is one of the basic ideas that Western constitutionalism contains.

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南部 義典

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.20, pp.3-58, 2014-03-28 (Released:2018-01-10)

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The law of the procedure of amendment to constitutional law of Japan (National Referendum Law) is enforced, but legally incomplete. Three legislative matters as to the additional rules of NRL have still been unsolved, so the referendum would not have been held under right operation. As this legal obstacle, for example, in case of the proposal for the amendment to the qualified voters by the National Diet, the minimum age of voting cannot be settled administratively at eighteen or twenty. And more, the range of regulation to referendum campaign by the public officials is legally unclear. At the 185th Diet, the reform proposals by Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Restoration Party to solve the legislative matters had been argued, but each proposal was not enacted. I expound about the contents of the reform proposals and the circumstances to be enacted in this article. For the more effective argument to amendment to constitutional law, the reform proposal of NRL shall be enacted as soon as possible, based on the wide consensus between the government parties and the opposition ones.

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渡邊 亙

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.15, pp.31-52, 2008-12-27 (Released:2018-01-10)

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Dieser Aufsatz hat die unterschiedlichen Verstandnisse des sog. Gesetzesvorbehalts in Japan und Deutschland zum Thema. In Deutschland wurde der Gesetzesvorbehalt als ein verfassungs- sowie verwaltungsrechtliches Prinzip im 19. Jahrhundert vom Staatsrechtler Otto Mayer vorgestellt. Danach darf die Verwaltung nur tatig werden, wenn sie durch Gesetz oder aufgrund eines Gesetzes dazu ermachtigt worden ist. Japan ubernahm unter der Japanischen Reichsverfassung von 1889 dieses Prinzip, das im Sinne von Otto Mayer verstanden wurde. Unter der Japanischen Verfassung von 1946 wird der Gesetzesvorbehalt andererseits uberwiegend als Prinzip verstanden, das den Eingriff in Grundrechte in der Kriegszeit ermoglicht hat. Mit der Folgerung dieses Verstandnisses behauptet die herrschende Auffassung in Japan, dass die Japanische Verfassung den Gesetzesvorbehalt als verfassungsrechtliches Prinzip ausschliesst. Dieser Aufsatz versucht, es zu klaren, dass diese Auffassung vom Missverstandnis des Gesetzesvorbehalts ausgeht. Schliesslich wird behauptet, dass man das Gesetzesvorbehalt in seinem eigenen Sinne als ein verfassungsrechtliches Prinzip anzuerkennen.

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小森 義峯

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.5, pp.27-47, 1998-12-19 (Released:2018-01-10)

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The Constitution of the Empire of JAPAN in 1889 (Meiji Constitution) was most influenced by the Prussian Constitution in 1850. In this Essay I studied comparatively both constitution, distinguishing points of similarity and difference. Especially I emphasized originality of Meiji Constitution which was not existent in the Prussian Constitution.

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宮林 茂樹

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.4, pp.45-73, 1997-12-18 (Released:2018-01-10)

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Die Probleme in der Familie, z. B., der Elternmord, der Kindermord, die Prostitution des Machens und der verheirateten Frau haben ein ernstes Stadium erreicht. Die Ursache liegt darin, dass das Familiensystem vom Familienrecht weggestrichten worden war. Das Familiensystem hatte eine Grundlage fur die Anschauung uber die dahingeschiedenen Seelen der Vorfahren gebildet. Deshalb ist das Familiensystem eine japanische Kultur und Tradition. Die Abschaffung des Familiensystem ist eine Zerstorung der Kultur und Tradition.

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慶野 義雄

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.2, pp.65-74, 1995-10-16 (Released:2018-01-10)

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Even though she has a written constitution, every nation has her own unwritten laws, i. e. Kokutai in my word, which make the foundations of a nation. Whenever we proclaim a written constitution, we should pay a deep regard to Kokutai.

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伊藤 公一

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.2, pp.1-11, 1995-10-16 (Released:2018-01-10)

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A number of scholars of the Constitution of Japan support the theory of double standard. They interpret freedom of expression as the highest valuable human right. Consequently prior restraint of freedom of expression is forbidden generally. The Ministry of Education inspects the contents of textbooks now in our country. Quite a number of scholars of the Japanese Constitution insist that the inspection is contrary to the constitutional provision of freedom of expression. But the textbooks are used for education for good citizenship and children are compeled to study the textbooks by the law. These books are specific books unlike other books. In this paper, I argue that we must conclude constitutionality about restriction of freedom of expression in due consideration of purpose of the restriction and nature of textbook. It may be given as a conclusion that the present inspection of textbook dose not violate the freedom of expression.

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阿部 照哉

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.20, pp.119-133, 2014-03-28 (Released:2018-01-10)

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In drafting of the Japanese Constitution GHQ intended to: Establish a constitutional monarchy with sovereignty reposing in the people by modifying the Emperor system and making the Emperor the ceremonial head of the state. The Emperor has lost all formal and informal political powers. He refrains from giving any political comments. However, the Emperor is not only a mere symbol of the state, but also an active symbol which does function as integrate center by the medium of "acts in matters of state" and another "public acts". The Emperor enjoys a sound social legitimacy since 1945. What is source of this legitimacy?

著者

小野 義典

出版者

関西法政治学研究会

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vol.20, pp.135-149, 2014-03-28 (Released:2018-01-10)

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Dieses Papier, wie einer Buchbesprechung von Prof. Katsuhiro Shoji, Neue EU-Recht(Grundlich Ausgabe), Iwanami-Shoten, Tokio, 2013. geschrieben. Dieses Buch stellt die Grundlage der EU-Rechts. Und wir sind in der Lage, systematisch verstehen den Mechanismus und die Logik des EU-Rechts. Professor Shoji ist der Autor dieses Buches heisst es, dass das EU-Recht ist das Geheimnis des Erfolgs der europaischen Integration. Dieses Buch zeigt, Mechanismus des Regierens in der EU, der Rechtsordnung der EU, und der Schutz der Menschenrechte in der EU.

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.19, pp.7-10, 2012-12-25 (Released:2018-01-10)

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林 紀行

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.19, pp.11-30, 2012-12-25 (Released:2018-01-10)

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This paper will focus on the role of the local assembly in Japan. Currently, there are arguments of dual representative system which consists of elected heads of local government. This system ensures a separation of powers between the assembly and governor in the local government. Over the past a few years, there has been friction between the two heads due to conflict of opinions. Therein, suggestions have been made to reconsider an alternative to the dual representative system. This research examines the role of local assembly, from the perspective of a representative view.

著者

団上 智也

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.19, pp.31-51, 2012-12-25 (Released:2018-01-10)

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Originalism as a theory of constitutional interpretation has been continuously sophisticated and has elaborated several variants of its methodology. This may owe to the embracement of the concept of the distinction between constitutional interpretation and constitutional construction to originalism itself. It means that the constitutional interpretation/construction distinction might have played a crucial role to improve originalism and that the distinction might have been useful for originalism in that situation. When considered such a contribution of the distinction to originalism in the aggregate, it seems to be highly important to reconfirm the significance of the distinction's content from the viewpoint of divining the future of originalism. Therefore, in this article, I review the meaning of both the constitutional interpretation and the constitutional construction and attempt to inquire the signification of the distinction of them for originalism.

著者

小野 義典

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.19, pp.53-102, 2012-12-25 (Released:2018-01-10)

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Ungarn verabschiedet das Grundgesetz von Ungarn am 25. April 2011. Ungarn hat eine neue Verfassung vom 1. Januar 2012 umgesetzt. Diese Grundgesetz von Ungarn zeigt ungefahr 20 Jahre danach Lebewohlperfekt von einem Kommunismussystem von der systemischen Verwandlung in 1989. Es zeigt, dass der Ungarn reife dem demokratische Staat fur den EU Mitglied. Aber, die Situation wo Widerspruch in der Europaischen Konvention zum Schutze der Menschenrechte werden verdachtigt, ist unter dieser neuen Verfassung entstanden. In Ungarn, Einrichtung von das Recht auf personliche Freiheit ist ein Problem. In diesem Papier betrachte ich das Problem der Konflikt mit der Verfassung von Ungarn und der Europaischen Konvention zum Schutze der Menschenrechte.

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中田 達也

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.19, pp.103-161, 2012-12-25 (Released:2018-01-10)

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Few people know two historical and/or archaeological shipwrecks at Tokyo bay. One is Haya-maru located at the southern-side of line drawn between Futtsu Cape at Chiba Pref. and Kannonsaki at Kanagawa pref., the other is the Oneida located at the northern-side of the line. While the former is a national vessel, the latter is a foreign warship (United States). Sinking at internal waters (territorial sea), the latter is generally under control of Japan with the exception of removal of artifacts (UNCLOS article 303 § 2). In the case of Oneiada, United States abandoned its property right by selling. Taking all the shoreline surrounded by the Sea into consideration, Japan must face up to the international trend of UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (adapted 2001, entry into force 2009, not ratified as to Japan). This article aims to reveal some defects in the Japanese legal system through an examination of the treatment of two shipwrecks at Tokyo Bay. The most important thing is to pay attention to an idea as follows. It would be seen in the citation of titled A Study of Remains conservation Method: Underwater Remains by Monuments and Sites Division of Agency for Cultural Affairs (March, 2000). " To prevent the alteration and free salvage of underwater remains, likewise the method of the protection of remains on land, the points and situations of underwater remains should be firmly grasped, thereby such points and places positively need to be notified to the public as sites which contain buried cultural properties. It could be the first step for the protection of underwater remains above all to compel those who investigate underwater remains or carry out engineering works and so forth to notify and/or report in advance." (pp.73-74). Therefore this article particularly attaches great importance to legal aspects as well as historical stories. Such a narrative nature and background gives rise to archaeology, which could be legal interest perceived as highly beneficial interest to the public as a whole.

著者

和田 隆夫

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.20, pp.1-2, 2014-03-28 (Released:2018-01-10)

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成瀬 トーマス誠

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.20, pp.59-90, 2014-03-28 (Released:2018-01-10)

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In 2009, in a thesis titled "The Concept of Judicial Power in the Early Period of American Constitution", the author tried to show how the judicial power was concepted during drafting and early era of American constitution. In that thesis, the author considered about drafting process of article 3 of the Constitution, Federalists' view of the judicial power, early debate about advisory opinions, and early 2 U.S. supreme court cases. In that thesis, as a conclusion, the author found out that the judicial power had not took a shape yet, and still on the way to be defined (still, need for some sort of "case" was clear). However, further consideration about some more topics such as Anti-Federalists view of judicial power, Judiciary Act of 1789, and debate about concept of early judicial review, will enable closer look at early concept of judicial power. In this thesis, the author will discuss those topics, and shows more specific figure of early concept of judicial power.

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吉田 夏彦

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.20, pp.91-118, 2014-03-28 (Released:2018-01-10)

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In recent year, "Corporate Social Responsibility: CSR" has been discussed in various countries. I think, to discuss on CSR is eventually to consider a question that "For whom is the corporation exists?", and furthermore, to consider a question that "What is to be prescribed by the Corporation Law?". I have plans to consider them soon. But, in order for me to consider them, a preparatory stage of considering the CSR is required. This paper corresponds to a preparatory stage of my next study. Therefore, in this paper, first, I sketch the outlines of CSR theory where came from and how represents the historical development. Then, I introduce the basic theories and concepts that are included in the present concept of CSR. At the end, I consider them, from the perspective as a researcher of the Corporate Law.

著者

団上 智也

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.18, pp.55-85, 2011-12-19 (Released:2018-01-10)

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Justice Scalia's majority opinion in District of Columbia v. Heller rests on originalism that he has eagerly advocated for a long time. In this case, he heavily relies on historical inquiry of the language of the Second Amendment applying his own originalism to find the meaning of the article for deciding. On the one hand, this case should be appreciated and applauded for origianlists; however, on the other hand, it is severely criticized especially from the group of historians. This is due to not only that Scalia's "faint-hearted originalism" may be unprincipled or problematic but also that originalism in the present day faces a serious situation in which it may lose its characteristic as a result of theoretical progress. In this article, I try to analyze the majority opinion to clarify why these different evaluations have been raised and to inquire what occurs in originalism as well.

著者

成瀬 トーマス誠

出版者

関西法政治学研究会

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vol.18, pp.87-108, 2011-12-19 (Released:2018-01-10)

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This article examines how the concept of standing has changed through the history of the United States Supreme Court cases from 1803 to 2011. For the conclusion, the concept of the standing has changed under the demand of the change of the society. However, through the 200 years of the history, there were 6 points that have not changed, such as prohibition of advisory opinions, etc. This article argues that though standing has changed dramatically, there still remains an area which has been kept unchanged.

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和田 幸司

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関西法政治学研究会

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vol.18, pp.109-129, 2011-12-19 (Released:2018-01-10)

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The primary concern of this paper is to clarify the causes and background of "Nishi Hongwanji Gejo Ikken" in 1690. I use three research methods. Firstly, I examine the relation of the Buketenso (CHIGUSA Arikore and YANAGIHARA Sukekado) and the Giso (KAJUJI Tuneyoshi). Secondly, I consider the position of the Nishi Hongwanji Temple at the Tenno and his court in the early period of the early modern times. Thirdly, I examine meaning of "Tyokusyo". The main findings of this paper are as follows. 1. There was the discord between the Buketenso (CHIGUSA Arikore and YANAGIHARA Sukekado) who gave the Nishi Hongwanji Temple's will to the Tenno and the Giso (KAJUJI Tuneyoshi) who gave the Higashi Hongwanji Temple's one. 2. The position of the Nishi Hongwanji Temple at the Tenno and his court was not high in the early period of the early modern times. 3. "Tyokusyo" symbolized the authority of the Tenno and his court, so the Nishi Hongwanji Temple made use of it to get the authority of the Tenno and his court.