“自然正义”是英国法治的核心概念,而正当法律程序原则是美国法上的基本原则,两者均起源于英国普通法,且都体现了程序正义的理念,但两者亦存在许多差别,本文试图从历史角度对二者进行比较研究,以期对我国法治有所启示。 “Natural Justice ” is the core concept of the rule of law in Britain, and the principle of due process of law is the basic principle in American law. Both originated from the common law in Britain and both embody the notion of procedural justice. However, there are many Differences, this article attempts to compare the two from the historical point of view, with a view to the enlightenment of our rule of law.