Wu Zetian Era

Notable legal incidents occurring during the reign of China's only female emperor, Wu Zetian.

Case of A Bai Suing Her Son for Unfilial Conduct in Gaochang County during the Shengli Era of Wu Zhou
  1. Case of A Bai Suing Her Son for Unfilial Conduct in Gaochang County during the Shengli Era of Wu Zhou
  2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty China (Xizhou, present-day Turpan, Xinjiang) (Wu Zhou Shengli era (c. 698–700 AD))
  3. Original Case: 武周圣历年间西州高昌县阿白诉子不孝案
  4. VictimsA BaiPlaintiffsA BaiInstitutionsGaochang County Office
  5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Law;Filial Piety Crime;Turfan Manuscripts;Wu Zetian Era
Case of Du Bing Assassinating Zhou Jizhong to Avenge His Father
  1. Case of Du Bing Assassinating Zhou Jizhong to Avenge His Father
  2. Jurisdiction: China (699 AD)
  3. Original Case: 吉州司户杜审言之子杜并怀刃刺吉州司马周季重死以救父案
  4. VictimsZhou JizhongDefendantsDu BingJudgesWu ZetianInstitutionsTang Dynasty Ministry of Justice
  5. Case Tags: Filial Piety Homicide;Tang Dynasty Justice;Revenge Murder;Wu Zetian Era