Collective Punishment

Legal cases where family members of a convicted criminal are punished by association, a common practice in ancient Chinese law for severe crimes like treason.

The Case of Grand Commandant, Prefect of Zezhou, Prince of Han Li Yuanjia's Wife and Daughters Being Demoted to Commoners for His Involvement in Prince of Yue Li Zhen's Rebellion
  1. The Case of Grand Commandant, Prefect of Zezhou, Prince of Han Li Yuanjia's Wife and Daughters Being Demoted to Commoners for His Involvement in Prince of Yue Li Zhen's Rebellion
  2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty China (688 AD)
  3. Original Case: 太尉、泽州刺史、韩王李元嘉参与越王李贞谋反其妻女被贬庶人案
  4. VictimsLi Yuanjia's WifeLi Yuanjia's DaughtersDefendantsLi YuanjiaLi ZhenJudgesWu ZetianInstitutionsTang Dynasty Imperial Court
  5. Case Tags: Imperial Clan Rebellion;Collective Punishment;Wu Zetian's Reign;Demotion to Commoner Status