Notes and Commentaries on Chinese Criminal Law (Classic Reprint)

Chaloner Alabaster

ISBN 10: 1330905679 / ISBN 13: 9781330905678

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Chinese criminal legal system. The author, a distinguished scholar, not only provides a detailed overview but also includes historical context and insights into thematic depth. Drawing on collections of cases illustrating the Criminal portion of the Law and accompanied by valuable commentaries, this book delves deep into specific crimes such as homicide and assault. Also included are discussions of other crimes such as kidnapping, robbery, and fraud. The unique perspectives offered by the author provide a nuanced understanding of the Chinese legal system, making this book a valuable resource. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Notes and Commentaries on Chinese Criminal Law (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330905679
• ISBN 13: 9781330905678
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Criminology

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Synopsis

Comprehensive notes on traditional Chinese criminal law and related topics, with rulings and an excursus on property.

This gently edited edition presents a concise, practical view of the Chinese legal system as it stood in historical contexts. It draws together practice, procedure, and key concepts to help readers understand how law operated and how judgments were formed, without requiring prior specialized knowledge. The material is organized to illuminate the relationships, offenses, and administration that shaped justice in China, offering a clear reference for students, scholars, and practitioners.

• Accessible overview of practice and procedure in Chinese courts and the administration of justice.
• Structured discussion of penalties, commutation, and the rights of those involved in the justice system.
• Focused examination of offenses against the person, property, public order, and state affairs, with explanatory context.
• Supplemental material on the law of property, inheritance, trusts, and related decisions presented as practical translations.

Ideal for readers of legal history, cross‑cultural law, and comparative law who want a grounded, English‑language reference to classical Chinese criminal law and its applications.