Conflict Between Law and Royal Prerogative

Explores historical tensions between codified law and the personal privileges of imperial family members.

Dong Xuan Kills the Slave of Princess Huyang
  1. Dong Xuan Kills the Slave of Princess Huyang
  2. Jurisdiction: China (Eastern Han Dynasty) (Around 43 AD)
  3. Original Case: 董宣杀湖阳公主家奴案
  4. VictimsUnnamed slave of Princess HuyangDefendantsDong XuanPlaintiffsPrincess HuyangJudgesEmperor Guangwu of HanInstitutionsLuoyang County Government
  5. Case Tags: Judicial Independence in Ancient China;Capital Offense by Slave;Conflict Between Law and Royal Prerogative;Martyrdom and Integrity in Office