英国星室法院存废年代考

关于英国星室法院的存废年代 ,不论是中文还是英文的文献资料 ,均存在相互抵牾之处。比较研究这些资料 ,从而得出真实的存废年代 ,对于正确理解英国法治的历史 ,以及对于学术的进步 ,都是必要的。在繁杂的文献资料中 ,关于英国星室法院的建立时间 ,有 1487年说 ,16世纪说等等 ;关于该法院的废除时间 ,则有 16 4 0年废除说和 16 4 1年废除说两种观点。从较具权威的英国法律史文献和历史事实的分析来看 ,英国星室法院的建立时间是 1487年 ,废除时间应该是 16 4 1年

A Textual Research of the Exact Time of the Establishment and Abolition of the Court of Star Chamber in England

As for the exact time of the establishment and abolition of the English Court of Star Chamber, different statements can be seen in both the English and Chinese documents. Some hold that the Court was established in 1487 and abolished in 1640 while others maintain that it was established in the 16th century and abolished in 1641. A comparative study of the materials concerned so as to find out the true dates is necessary for a better understanding of English legal history and the promotion of academic activities. According to some authoritative legal documents of England and historical evidence, the time of the establishment of the English Court of Star Chamber should be 1487 and that of its abolition, 1641.