Early Penal Reform

Yan Ying's Admonition: "Dear Artificial Feet, Cheap Shoes"
  1. Yan Ying's Admonition: "Dear Artificial Feet, Cheap Shoes"
  2. Jurisdiction: State of Qi, ancient China (539 BC (Spring and Autumn Period))
  3. Original Case: 齐景公欲止刑、晏子论踊贵屦贱谏止滥刑案
  4. Key Figures: Duke Jing of Qi, Yan Ying (Yanzi)
  5. Case Tags: Yuexing (Foot Amputation Punishment);Cruel and Unusual Punishment;Admonition and Judicial Restraint;Early Penal Reform