Imperial Pardon in Ancient China

Example of an emperor exercising clemency to override a harsh sentence for a morally sympathetic defendant.

Case of Fei Yangpi Selling His Daughter for His Mother's Burial
  1. Case of Fei Yangpi Selling His Daughter for His Mother's Burial
  2. Jurisdiction: Northern Wei (China) (488 AD)
  3. Original Case: Fei Yangpi Mai Nü Zang Mu An
  4. DefendantsFei YangpiJudgesYuan HongInstitutionsTingwei
  5. Case Tags: Filial Piety and Law;Human Trafficking in Medieval China;Imperial Pardon in Ancient China;Northern Wei Legal Reform