Six Codes
Encyclopedia
Six Codes, refers to the six main legal code
s that make up the main body of law in Republic of China
(Taiwan
), Republic of Korea and Japan
.
Sometimes, the term is also used to describe the six major areas of law. Furthermore, it may refer to all or part of a collection of statute
s.
: In Republic of China (Taiwan) the six codes are:
: In Japan, the six codes are:
: In South Korea, the six codes are:
The word roppō is a slightly adapted form of the word used in Japanese to describe the Napoleonic Code
(ナポレオン五法典 Napoleon go-hōten) when it was brought over during the early Meiji period
. Although the Napoleonic Code consisted of five major codes, the Japanese added to this their own constitution to form six codes in all, and thus it came to be called the roppō or "six codes."
Legislation in Japan tends to be terse. The statutory volume Roppō Zensho, similar in size to a large dictionary, contains all six codes as well as many other statutes enacted by the Diet.
Legal code
A legal code is a body of law written by a governmental body, such as a U.S. state, a Canadian Province or German Bundesland or a municipality...
s that make up the main body of law in Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
(Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
), Republic of Korea and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
Sometimes, the term is also used to describe the six major areas of law. Furthermore, it may refer to all or part of a collection of statute
Statute
A statute is a formal written enactment of a legislative authority that governs a state, city, or county. Typically, statutes command or prohibit something, or declare policy. The word is often used to distinguish law made by legislative bodies from case law, decided by courts, and regulations...
s.
: In Republic of China (Taiwan) the six codes are:
- the Constitution of the Republic of China (憲法 Xianfa)
- the Civil Code (民法 Minfa)
- the Code of Civil Procedures (民事訴訟法及相關法 Minshi susong fa)
- the Criminal Code (刑法 Xingfa)
- the Code of Criminal Procedures (刑事訴訟法及相關法 Xingshi susong fa)
- the Administrative laws (行政法及行政訴訟相關法 Xingzhengfa)
: In Japan, the six codes are:
- the Civil Code (民法 Minpō, 1896)
- the Commercial Code (商法 Shōhō, 1899)
- the Criminal Code (刑法 Keihō, 1907)
- the Constitution of JapanConstitution of JapanThe is the fundamental law of Japan. It was enacted on 3 May, 1947 as a new constitution for postwar Japan.-Outline:The constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government and guarantees certain fundamental rights...
(日本国憲法 Nippon-koku-kenpō, 1946) - the Code of Criminal Procedure (刑事訴訟法 Keiji-soshō-hō, 1948)
- the Code of Civil Procedure (民事訴訟法 Minji-soshō-hō, 1996)
: In South Korea, the six codes are:
- the Constitution of the Republic of Korea (憲法 Heon-beob, 1948)
- the Criminal Code (刑法 Hyeong-beob, 1953)
- the Civil Code (民法 Min-beob, 1958)
- the Commercial Code (商法 Sang-beob, 1962)
- the Code of Criminal Procedure (刑事訴訟法 Hyeongsa-sosong-beob, 1954)
- the Code of Civil Procedure (民事訴訟法 Minsa-sosong-beob, 1960)
The word roppō is a slightly adapted form of the word used in Japanese to describe the Napoleonic Code
Napoleonic code
The Napoleonic Code — or Code Napoléon — is the French civil code, established under Napoléon I in 1804. The code forbade privileges based on birth, allowed freedom of religion, and specified that government jobs go to the most qualified...
(ナポレオン五法典 Napoleon go-hōten) when it was brought over during the early Meiji period
Meiji period
The , also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from September 1868 through July 1912. This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan.- Meiji Restoration and the emperor :...
. Although the Napoleonic Code consisted of five major codes, the Japanese added to this their own constitution to form six codes in all, and thus it came to be called the roppō or "six codes."
Legislation in Japan tends to be terse. The statutory volume Roppō Zensho, similar in size to a large dictionary, contains all six codes as well as many other statutes enacted by the Diet.
See also
- Constitution of the Republic of ChinaConstitution of the Republic of ChinaThe Constitution of the Republic of China is the fundamental law of the Republic of China . Drafted by the Kuomintang as part of its third stage of national development , it established a centralized Republic with five branches of government...
- Law in TaiwanLaw in TaiwanThis page is a history of the legal regime in Taiwan.- Aboriginal Law :The earliest majority inhabitants of Taiwan were probably from Southeast Asia and are racially similar to the Malay group who inhabit Malaysia and Indonesia...
- Law schools in TaiwanLaw schools in TaiwanIn Taiwan, law is primarily studied as an undergraduate program resulting in a Bachelor of Law . It is said that this degree is equivalent to the 'first' professional degree in law . This is the reason why most Taiwan Universities have departments of law rather than schools of law...
- Ministry of Justice (Republic of China)Ministry of Justice (Republic of China)The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of China is a ministerial level governmental body of the Executive Yuan. It is responsible for carrying out various judicial functions in the Republic of China .-Organization:...
- Law of the Republic of ChinaLaw of the Republic of ChinaLaw of the Republic of China is mainly based on the civil law system. The legal structure is codified into the Six Codes:#the Constitution #the Civil Code #the Code of Civil Procedure and associated laws#the Criminal Code...
- Judicial YuanJudicial YuanThe Judicial Yuan is one of five branches of the government of the Republic of China in Taiwan and serves as the highest judicial organ in Republic of China. Its Justices of the Constitutional Court , with 15 members, is charged with interpreting the Constitution...
- Supreme Court of the Republic of ChinaSupreme Court of the Republic of ChinaThe Supreme Court of the Republic of China -History:In 1927, the government of the Republic of China renamed Dali Yuan to the Supreme Court...
- Taiwan High Prosecutors OfficeTaiwan High Prosecutors OfficeTaiwan High Prosecutors Office is located in Taipei, Taiwan. The territorial jurisdiction covers the jurisdictions of Taipei, Shihlin, Banchiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Keelung, and Yilan District Prosecutors Office.- General :...
- District Courts (Republic of China)District Courts (Republic of China)In the law of the Republic of China, the District Courts are the ordinary trial courts of general jurisdiction.- Courts :There are currently 19 District Courts on the island of Taiwan: Taipei （台北）, Panchiao （板橋）, Shihlin （士林）, Taoyuan （桃園）, Hsinchu （新竹）, Miaoli （苗栗）, Taichung （台中）, Nantou （南投）,...