Legal Privilege

Debate over the legal immunity of nobles versus commoners

1. Princess Lanling Domestic Violence Murder Case

2. Jurisdiction: Northern Wei Dynasty, China (Approximately 519 AD)
3. Original Case: 兰陵公主被家暴致死案
4. VictimsPrincess LanlingDefendantsLiu HuiPlaintiffsEmpress Dowager LingJudgesCui GuangInstitutionsNorthern Wei Imperial CourtPalace Secretariat
5. Case Tags: Domestic Violence;Royal Family;Legal Privilege;Ancient Chinese Law