论书面证言及其运用

我国刑事诉讼中的证人证言目前基本上是书面证言形态。普遍应用书面证言违背了言词诉讼原则,损害了诉讼的客观性与正当性。但书面证言使用也有一定的外部必要性及内部(本身)可用性。各国及地区以不同方式设置限制书面证言及允许例外使用的规则,近年来我国台湾的经验尤其值得我们注意。我国目前的书面证言使用具有应用普遍、功能多样、证明力强以及公权信赖等特点。

On Paper Evidence and Its Use

In criminal proceeding in our country,witness' testimony is usually presented in written form.The widely used written testimony is not in accordance with the principle of confrontation,and thus affects the objectivity and justice of trial.Different countries and regions have adopted various methods to limit the application of written testimony of witness,and also stipulated their own exceptions.The practice of Taiwan,China,in recent years deserve our special attention.Written testimony of witness in our country has its features of wide use,multiple functions,high probative value,and public trust,etc.