Research on Interrogation Methods in Ancient China

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10.2991/jahp-18.2018.6How to use a DOI?

Keywords

interrogation method; ancient China; experience; achievement

Abstract

Interrogation is an ancient means of investigating and solving cases, which occupies an important position in the ancient Chinese judicial system. The methods of interrogation in ancient China have a long history. They mainly include the method of divine judgment, the method of “five observing”, the method of torture, the method of cross-examination, the method of "hooking on the distance", the method of “logic and mark”, etc. These methods have their own science and shortcomings. From the barbaric belief in gods to the determination of cases to the emphasis on confessions and physical evidence, these interrogation methods are based on the historical background of the time, and also reflect the growth of civilization and rational consciousness. The interrogation methods summed up by the ancients with experience and wisdom is of great significance for improving the level of the trial work in the current judicial practice.

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AU  - Lin Wang
AU  - Lizhao Zhang
PY  - 2018/08
DA  - 2018/08
TI  - Research on Interrogation Methods in Ancient China
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Judicial, Administrative and Humanitarian Problems of State Structures and Economic Subjects (JAHP 2018)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 31
EP  - 34
SN  - 2352-5398
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