Exploration of the exemption rules in the corpse examination system of the Song Dynasty
10.13618/j.issn.1001-5728.2024.06.018
- VernacularTitle:宋代尸体免检制度探析
- Author:
Li KANG
1
;
Xuebo LI
Author Information
1. 山东政法学院法庭科学省级特色实验室,山东 济南 250014
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
History of forensic medicine;
Song dynasty;
Corpse examination;
Exemption from examination
- From:
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine
2024;39(6):741-745
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Corpse examination is an important part of forensic medicine,and the need for conviction and trial requires careful examination of the body,and determining whether to be tested or exempted is a crucial step.In the context of legalization of judicial inspection,the Song Dynasty decided on the exemption of corpses from inspection based on the application of relatives,and determined the scope and legal effectiveness of exemption based on the type of deceased,to avoid the deceased being falsely manipulated.This not only integrated emotions into the law,improved judicial effectiveness,but also established strict regulations to prevent inspectors from being lazy and failing to inspect,in order to achieve mutual trust.The exemption from inspection system in the Song Dynasty responded to the practical needs of society and justice through the judicial inspection system,which contained profound legal thinking,humanistic care,and positive social significance.It has important value for the research of ancient judicial inspection system in China.
